Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs

Singapore · Southeast Asia

Kaya toast slices served with soft-boiled eggs on a tray.
Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs

Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs is a breakfast served in Singapore coffee shops, commonly with coffee or tea. Kaya is a sweet spread made with eggs, coconut milk and sugar. The National Heritage Board describes the meal as part of the Nanyang breakfast tradition found across Southeast Asia.[1]

Bread is toasted and spread with kaya and margarine in the board’s account. Charcoal grilling is a traditional method, while many stalls also use electric grills. Pandan gives Peranakan-style kaya a green colour, whereas caramelised sugar gives Hainanese-style kaya a brown tint. The toast is served alongside soft-boiled eggs, with kopi or teh completing the meal.[1]

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  1. Traditional Breakfast of Kaya and Kopi — Singapore National Heritage Board
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Typical Singapore breakfast: Kopi and kaya toast with very soft-boiled eggs

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