Description
Singapore Malaysian French Toast is a street food favorite that combines fluffy white bread dipped in a savory-sweet egg mixture and pan-fried to golden perfection. Often served with kaya (coconut jam) or condensed milk, it’s a nostalgic breakfast or snack with Southeast Asian flair.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices white bread (preferably thick-cut)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons kaya (coconut jam), optional
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, optional
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side without becoming soggy.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with kaya or drizzled with condensed milk.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture and soak control.
- Kaya can be store-bought or homemade for an authentic taste.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg