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Malaysian Kaya Toast With Soft Boiled Eggs 1769529364960 B74m
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Malaysian Kaya Toast With Soft Boiled Eggs 1769529364960 B74m

A quintessential Malaysian breakfast featuring crisp toasted bread slathered with coconut jam and cold butter, served alongside perfectly runny soft-boiled eggs.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices White sandwich bread (thick cut)
  • 4 tablespoons Kaya (Coconut Jam)
  • 30 grams Salted butter (cold and sliced)
  • 4 pieces Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
  • 1 liter Boiling water
  • 1 piece Pandan leaf (optional for aroma)(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the 4 eggs into a deep pot or heat-proof container that has a lid.

  2. 2

    Pour boiling water into the pot until the eggs are completely submerged, then cover with the lid immediately.

  3. 3

    Let the eggs sit in the hot water for exactly 6 to 7 minutes depending on your preferred runniness.

  4. 4

    While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and very crisp on both sides.

  5. 5

    Spread a generous layer of Kaya jam on two slices of the hot toast.

  6. 6

    Place thin slices of cold salted butter over the Kaya and top with the remaining toast slices to create sandwiches.

  7. 7

    Remove the eggs from the water, crack them into small saucers, and season with dark soy sauce and white pepper.

  8. 8

    Slice the toast into rectangular strips and serve immediately while the butter is still cold and the eggs are warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

kcal

Protein

14

g

Carbs

48

g

Fat

18

g

Fiber

2

g

Sugar

15

g

Sodium

580

mg

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