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Kaya toast
Whisk 4 eggs with the sugar and salt until smooth, then whisk in the coconut milk. Add the knotted pandan.
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How long does Kaya toast take?
1 hr all in — 10 min prep, 50 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
180 g of Sugar.
How much dark soy sauce?
2 tbsp (to serve) of Dark soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Pandan leaves → 1/2 tsp pandan extract. Greener in colour, slightly artificial in flavour. Vanilla is a last resort and tastes like a different jam.
What should I watch for?
Timing depends on egg size and starting temperature. Eggs from the fridge need 8 minutes.
Any tips from this recipe?
Kaya keeps two weeks in a jar in the fridge. It is also good on crackers and in a sponge. Brown the sugar to a light caramel before adding it for Hainanese-style dark kaya. The butter must be cold and thick. Spread butter is a different breakfast.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.