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Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter)

16 June, 2017 by Tara 11 Comments

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A recipe for Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter)! This breakfast treat from Singapore and Malaysia is perfect for pairing with coffee and eggs.

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This recipe contains undercooked or raw eggs. Consuming raw eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, particularly with certain medical conditions.

Flour pieces of Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter) on a wooden board.

I recently had a couple extra jars of homemade Kaya and it was perfect for making Kaya Toast! Kaya Toast is an easy, yet incredible breakfast dish popular in the Kopitiam (coffee shops) of Singapore and Malaysia.

Two slices of toasted bread are formed into a sandwich with creamy Kaya (srikaya, seri kaya, a rich caramelized coconut egg jam) and cold salted butter. It is often paired with half-boiled eggs (Telur Kopitiam) and black coffee (Kopi-O) or tea.

The freshly toasted bread melts to butter slightly and blend the flavors together. Dip the slices straight into runny eggs seasoned with a little dark soy sauce and ground white pepper to create a wonderful combination of sweet, salty, and savory.

A Few Tips

Three photo collage of topping bread with kaya and butter for Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter).

Toast the bread slices either in a toaster, under the broiler, or on a grill. Cooking over a charcoal grill would be perfect for adding a more smoky flavor.

You want to heat the eggs just long enough to barely set the whites, but still have a runny yolk for dipping the sweet Kaya Toast.

To achieve this half-boiled texture, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and gently add the eggs. Cover and allow to steep for 7 minutes.

Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl, using a spoon to scoop out any remaining egg white. Add a small splash of dark soy sauce and pinch of ground white pepper.

The exact amount of time may vary based on the size and type of egg. I used large brown eggs.

Want something even more decadent? You can also use the Kaya as a filling for Hong Kong French Toast.

Notable Ingredients for Kaya Toast

Kaya is a caramelized coconut spread popular in Southeast Asia. You can use store-bought or homemade. The thickness and color may vary a bit based on region and family. I have a recipe for homemade Kaya from the cookbook, Chinese Heritage Cooking From My American Kitchen. Sift and Simmer also has a beautiful, vibrant Kaya Pandan Coconut Jam.

Dark Soy Sauce is also known as sweet soy sauce, black soy sauce, or thick soy sauce. It is available in markets with East/Southeast Asian ingredients or on Amazon at a higher price: Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce.

Looking for more recipes from Singapore and Malaysia?

Try my:

  • Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea)
  • Claypot Chicken Rice
  • Roti Canai (Malaysian-Style Paratha Roti)
Side view of Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter) with eggs and jam in the background.

This recipe was originally posted in June 2017 and updated April 2022.

Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter) Recipe

Adapted from Penang Local

Four Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter) on a wooden board.
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Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter)

A recipe for Kaya Toast (Toast with Coconut Jam and Butter)! This breakfast treat from Singapore and Malaysia is perfect for pairing with coffee and eggs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Singaporean
Keyword bread, breakfast, butter, coconut, Kaya, Malaysia, Malaysian, Singapore, toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Ground white pepper
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) Kaya coconut jam
  • 2-3 tablespoons (30-43 grams) cold salted butter
  • Coffee for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat and gently add the eggs. Cover and set aside for 7 minutes.
  • Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl, using a spoon to scoop out any remaining egg white. Top with a small splash of dark soy sauce and pinch of ground white pepper.
  • Toast the slices of bread using a toaster, broiler, or grill until golden brown.
  • Cut off the crusts and spread a layer of kaya over the top of each slice.
  • Thinly slice the butter and arrange over the kaya on half of the bread slices. Cover the buttered pieces with the other slices, kaya-side down, to form sandwiches.
  • Cut each sandwich into two equal pieces to form four small sandwiches in all.
  • Serve immediately with the half-boiled eggs and coffee.
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  1. Mary // Chattavore

    16 June, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    That coconut jam sounds just wonderful!

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  2. Rae

    16 June, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    A friend of mine used to rave about coconut jam on toast. I had never even considered it or been able to imagine the flavor of it (other than it obviously tasting like coconut). I’m going to have to try this out!

    Reply
  3. cookilicious

    16 June, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    I like the idea of coconut jam..this recipe intrigues me. Nice one!

    Reply
  4. Katie Crenshaw

    16 June, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    I have never heard about coconut jam! Sounds delicious! I am always excited to try new things. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  5. Patty @ Spoonabilities

    16 June, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    I would love this for breakfast. The coconut jam sounds like heaven!

    Reply
  6. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    20 June, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Love the sound of coconut jam on toast. I need to seek this out when I’m in the supermarket next

    Reply
  7. Mahy

    25 April, 2022 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic toast recipe. Easy, quick and I bet so delicious. Just perfect!

    Reply
  8. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    25 April, 2022 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, this looks so delicious. My family is going to devour it!

    Reply
  9. Caitlin

    25 April, 2022 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried something like this before, but it looks so good!! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  10. Elaine

    25 April, 2022 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    I had this while traveling in SE Asia and always wondered how to make it. Thanks for the clear detailed instructions! Can’t go wrong!

    Reply
  11. Mirlene

    25 April, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds sweet and delicious. The idea of coconut jam with eggs are a nice brunch treat!

    Reply

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