Learn how to make kaya toast with Homemade Kaya Jam! kaya toast is a popular Malaysian and Singaporean breakfast. It consists of crisp toast spread with kaya jam (coconut jam) and a thick slice of cold butter.
Learn How to Make Kaya Toast
(with Homemade Kaya Jam)
Kaya toast is a classic breakfast in Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore, it is a staple breakfast served at coffee shops and one of the most loved foods!!
It is commonly a closed sandwich. It consists of crisp white toast spread with kaya jam (coconut jam) and a thick slice of cold butter. The crusts are usually cut off and the sandwich is cut into rectangles.
Kaya Jam, also called coconut, is the key ingredient here. It is a rich, sweet, thick spread made with coconut milk, eggs, and palm sugar and flavored with pandan leaves. In this post, I’ll show you how to make kaya toast at home with homemade kaya jam (coconut jam).
Of course, you can buy a bottle of kaya jam from a store or online. But, Homemade Kaya Jam is way better than store-bought ones without additives and preservatives. it is easy to make with only a few ingredients in less than 20 minutes.
The Traditional Way of Serving Kaya Toast
The traditional way of serving Kaya toast is a combination of sweet and savory.
In Singapore, kaya toast is usually served with soft-boiled eggs. The eggs are seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper and act as a dipping sauce. The toast is dipped into the sauce before eating.
The soft-boiled egg gets a bit salty and spicy boost from the soy sauce and white pepper. It complements the mild sweetness of the Kaya and unsalted butter. It pairs well with the crispness of the toast.
But, you can simply enjoy your kaya toast with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It also pairs well with a hot cup of milk tea.
How Do You Make Kaya Jam?
There are mainly two types of kaya jam: caramel-colored and pale green-colored. Caramel-colored Kaya is flavored with fresh pandan leaves. Fresh pandan juice is used to make the green-colored kaya jam.
Kaya jam is traditionally made with thick coconut milk, whole eggs, and palm sugar. Making traditional Kaya jam is a time-consuming process. You need to stir the mixture constantly to get the right consistency.
You can make my easy version of caramel-colored kaya jam in less than 20 minutes. It is made with coconut cream, egg yolks, and a mixture of palm sugar and cane sugar. I used fresh pandan leaves to flavor it.
Click here for the recipe; Easy Homemade Kaya Jam (Malaysian Coconut Jam)
KAYA TOAST INGREDIENTS
1. BREAD
Sliced white bread is typically used. Whole wheat sandwich bread is also good. The crust is typically cut off the bread. I love the crust, so I used bread slices with the crust. Do you like bread crusts in your sandwiches?
2. BUTTER
Use either salted or unsalted butter according to your preferences. I used salted butter. The saltiness pairs well with the sweet kaya jam. The butter should be cold.
3. KAYA JAM
I used homemade caramel-colored kaya jam flavored with pandan. You can use store-bought kaya jam. You can also order one from Amazon.
Easy Homemade Kaya Toast
Step-by-Step Guide with Photos
(Check out the printable recipe card at the end of the post)
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: Malaysian, Singaporean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
For the kaya Toast
- 2 slices white bread, see the notes
- Cold salted butter, see the notes
- Homemade Kaya Jam (or store-bought)
For the Dipping (Optional)
- 1 or 2 eggs, half-boiled
- Light soy sauce, for seasoning
- White pepper or black pepper, for seasoning
Notes
- You can also use whole wheat bread or a bread of your choice
- Cut the butter into thin or thick slices as you like and return it to the fridge until used.
- Make the dipping sauce, if you like to serve your kaya toast the traditional way. Use half-boiled eggs with whites that don’t fully set.
Instructions
I used Homemade Caramel-Colored Kaya Jam flavored with pandan. You can also use pale-green kaya jam.
To make the dipping; Place the half-boiled eggs (with whites that don’t fully set) in a small bowl. Add a drizzle of light soy sauce and a pinch of white pepper to season it. Do not mix.
To make the toast; Toast two slices of bread until golden brown. (Cut the crust off the bread if you like it that way.) Spread the kaya generously on both sides of the toast while still warm. Top one slice with the butter and then place the other slice of toast on top. (I used only one slice of butter but you can use more butter if you like.)
Cut the sandwich into half or four equal sizes. The cold butter will melt little by little from the heat of the toast. Serve it with or without the seasoned egg dipping.
To serve your Kaya toast the traditional way; dip it bite by bite into the seasoned egg dipping before eating. You can simply enjoy your kaya toast with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It also pairs well with a hot cup of milk tea.
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Easy Kaya Toast (With Homemade Kaya Jam)
Ingredients
For the kaya Toast
- 2 slices white bread see the notes
- Cold salted butter see the notes
- Store-bought or homemade Kaya Jam
For the Dipping (Optional)
- 1 or 2 Eggs half-boiled
- Light soy sauce for seasoning
- White pepper or black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- To make the dipping; Place the half-boiled eggs (with whites that don’t fully set) in a small bowl. Add a drizzle of light soy sauce and a pinch of white pepper to season it. Do not mix.
- To make the toast; Toast two slices of bread until golden brown. (Cut the crust off the bread if you like it that way.) Spread the kaya generously on both sides of the toast while still warm. Top one slice with the butter and then place the other slice of toast on top. (I used only one slice of butter but you can use more butter if you like.)
- Cut the sandwich into half or four equal sizes. The cold butter will melt little by little from the heat of the toast. Serve with or without the seasoned egg dipping.
- To serve your Kaya toast the traditional way; dip it bite by bite into the seasoned egg dipping before eating.
Notes
- You can also use whole wheat bread or a bread of your choice
- Cut the butter into thin or thick slices as you like and return it to the fridge until used.
- Make the dipping, if you like to serve your kaya toast the traditional way. Use half-boiled eggs with whites that don’t fully set.
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