Singaporean · Breakfast & brunch

Kaya toast with soft eggs

Name: Kaya toast with soft eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 4 pandan leaves, knotted; 4 pasteurized large eggs for kaya; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 8 pasteurized large eggs for serving, at room temperature; 8 thin slices white sandwich bread; 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, thinly sliced; Dark soy sauce and ground white pepper, for serving

Thin crisp toast with pandan coconut kaya and cold butter, served with soft eggs, dark soy, and white pepper.

About 1 hr 15 minTotal

About 55 minActive

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Makes 4 servings

Equipment

Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
Best value
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan
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Built for frequent use
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid
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Another workable path: Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
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How we chose
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We compared two-quart stainless pans for even heat, pouring, lid fit, handle behavior, induction compatibility, durability, and value. Independent side-by-side testing informed the tier distinction; manufacturer specifications established construction and care. Kwilt has not made this soup in these pans.
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan: The responsive tri-ply construction and two-quart size suit a small soup while remaining useful for grains and sauces. Trade-off: Its conventional corners hold onto food more than a rounded saucier, and the finish is less refined than the All-Clad.
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid: The fully bonded body and rounded base make stirring and pouring easy while the lid holds a small soup warm. Trade-off: Its premium price is difficult to justify for an occasional soup if a basic lidded saucepan already covers the job.
Another workable path: Any lidded pot that comfortably holds at least two quarts works. Avoid an oversized pot if possible; the shallow soup loses heat faster while you finish the omelet.
Sources
The Kitchn saucepan comparison
Cuisinart exact model listing
All-Clad D3 product details

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

1 cup full-fat coconut milk
4 pandan leaves, knotted
4 pasteurized large eggs for kaya
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 pasteurized large eggs for serving, at room temperature
8 thin slices white sandwich bread
4 tablespoons cold salted butter, thinly sliced
Dark soy sauce and ground white pepper, for serving

Instructions

Warm coconut milk with pandan just until steaming; cover, steep 20 minutes, squeeze leaves gently, and discard.
Whisk 4 pasteurized eggs with sugar and salt, then whisk in coconut milk. Cook in a bowl over , stirring constantly, until smooth, thick, and 160°F, 20 to 25 minutes; strain and cool.
For soft eggs, lower 8 pasteurized room-temperature eggs into boiling water, cover, remove from heat, and stand 7 minutes. Transfer briefly to cool water so shells can be handled.
Toast bread until dry and crisp, trim crusts if desired, and sandwich a thin spread of kaya with cold butter. Cut into fingers.
Crack two soft eggs into each shallow bowl, season with dark soy and white pepper, and serve immediately with toast for dipping.