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Kaya Toast with Soft Boiled Eggs

Singaporean breakfast classic: buttery toasted bread spread with sweet coconut jam, paired with jammy soft-boiled eggs and a pinch of black pepper. Ready in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
410
Protein
11g
Kaya Toast with Soft Boiled Eggs
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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices bread (white or enriched)
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp kaya (coconut jam)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

  2. 2

    Gently lower eggs into boiling water. Set timer for 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    While eggs cook, heat a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Spread 0.75 tbsp butter on each bread slice.

  5. 5

    Place bread butter-side down in the skillet. Toast 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Flip bread and toast the other side 1 minute until light golden.

  7. 7

    Transfer toast to a plate. Spread 1.5 tbsp kaya on each slice while still warm.

  8. 8

    Remove eggs with a slotted spoon. Crack into a small bowl.

  9. 9

    Divide eggs between two small bowls or egg cups. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Serve toast and eggs together. Dunk warm toast into the creamy yolk.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • 12-inch skillet or griddle
  • small bowls or egg cups
  • butter knife

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