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Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs Recipe (Singapore Breakfast Classic)

Looking for a traditional Singaporean breakfast? 🥚🍞 Try this Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs recipe — a beloved dish served in almost every Singapore kopitiam (coffee shop). With crispy toast slathered in kaya jam, a slice of butter, and soft-boiled eggs on the side, this recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect to recreate at home.

Whether you’re in Singapore or abroad, this recipe brings a taste of the Lion City right to your kitchen.

🥘 Ingredients

For Kaya Toast:

  • 4 slices of white bread (preferably thick-cut, traditional loaf)
  • 2 tbsp kaya jam (coconut jam)
  • 2 slices cold butter (unsalted, thinly sliced)

For Soft-Boiled Eggs:

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce

Optional: serve with kopi (Singapore coffee) or teh (tea).

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Toast

  1. Lightly toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
  2. Spread kaya jam evenly on two slices.
  3. Place a thin slice of cold butter over the kaya and top with the other bread slice.
  4. Slice diagonally for authentic presentation.

Step 2: Make Soft-Boiled Eggs

  1. Boil water in a small pot. Turn off the heat and carefully place the eggs inside.
  2. Cover with lid and let them sit for 6 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs and crack them into small bowls.
  4. Season with white pepper and soy sauce.

Step 3: Serve

  • Enjoy kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs on the side.
  • Dip your toast into the eggs for the ultimate Singaporean experience.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Bread Choice: Use Hainanese bread or soft white bread for authenticity.
  • Homemade Kaya: If you can’t find kaya jam, make your own with coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and pandan.
  • Pairing: Serve with kopi (coffee brewed with condensed milk) for a true Singapore breakfast.

❓ FAQs

Q. What is kaya jam made of?
A. Kaya jam is made from coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and pandan leaves — giving it a rich and fragrant flavor.

Q. Can I use regular bread for kaya toast?
A. Yes! While Hainanese bread is traditional, soft white sandwich bread works too.

Q. How do I get perfectly soft-boiled eggs?
A. The trick is to soak eggs in hot water off the heat for 6 minutes — they’ll be just right.

🍽 Similar Recipes to Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs

1. Teh Tarik (Pulled Milk Tea) Recipe

A frothy, sweet milk tea that’s the perfect pairing with kaya toast. This classic drink is made by “pulling” the tea to create a rich foam.

2. Singapore Kopi (Traditional Coffee) Recipe

Bold and aromatic, kopi is brewed from dark roasted coffee beans with butter and sugar, then mixed with condensed or evaporated milk. A must-have with kaya toast.

3. Half-Boiled Eggs with Soy Sauce and Pepper

This is the classic Singapore-style way of enjoying soft eggs. It’s often eaten on its own with a sprinkle of soy sauce and pepper, dipped with toast.

4. Milo Dinosaur Recipe (Iced Malt Chocolate Drink)

A popular Singapore drink made with Milo powder, milk, sugar, and topped with extra Milo — a fun addition to a Singapore breakfast or snack menu.

5. Pandan Kaya Jam (Homemade Kaya Spread) Recipe

Show readers how to make their own kaya jam from scratch using coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and pandan leaves. This will interlink beautifully with your kaya toast recipe.


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