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Kaya Toast

Singapore

The Singaporean breakfast ritual. The kopitiam culture of kaya toast, eggs and kopi is a UNESCO-recognised tradition.

Toasted bread with kaya coconut jam and cold butter — Singapore's breakfast institution, served with soft-boiled eggs and kopi coffee.

Authentic Singapore Kaya Toast recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
515 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gcoconut milk
4eggs
200gcaster sugar
10pandan leaves
4eggs, soft-boiled
white breadtoasted
cold butter, slicedto serve

Method

1

Make kaya: blend coconut, eggs, sugar and pandan. Cook in a double boiler stirring constantly until thick, about 30 minutes. Cool.

2

Toast thick slices of white bread. Spread with kaya and cold butter.

3

Serve with soft-boiled eggs seasoned with soy and white pepper.

4

Drink with kopi — thick Singapore-style coffee.

Chef's Tip

Stir the kaya constantly over the double boiler — it catches and scrambles easily.

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