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Kaya Toast咖椰多士

A classic Singaporean and Malaysian breakfast dish consisting of toasted bread slices generously spread with kaya (coconut jam) and a slab of cold butter, often served with soft-boiled eggs and a cup of coffee or tea.

  • 8 min
  • 1 servings
  • Level 1
  • Singaporean
  • Dessert
  • Vegetarian
  • Easy
Kaya Toast
01Ingredients
  • 2 slices thick-cut white bread
  • 2-3 tablespoons kaya (coconut jam)
  • 2 slices (approx. 30g total) cold butter, sliced
  • 2 large eggs (for soft-boiled accompaniment)
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for eggs)
  • A pinch of white pepper (optional, for eggs)
  • Water, enough to boil eggs
Nutrition (per serving)642kcal
  • Protein18.5g
  • Carbs52.3g
  • Fat38.2g

Fiber 1.8 gSodium 748 mg

02Steps
  1. Toast the white bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
  2. While the bread is toasting, bring water to a boil in a small pot. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled.
  3. Once toasted, spread one side of each bread slice generously with kaya.
  4. Place the cold butter slices on top of the kaya-spread toast. The heat from the toast will slightly melt the butter.
  5. Once eggs are cooked, remove them from the water. Crack them into a small bowl and season with dark soy sauce and white pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the Kaya Toast immediately with the soft-boiled eggs and a cup of local coffee or tea.

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