Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam

Name: Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 250 ml coconut milk; 200 g sugar; 4 pandan leaves; 1/4 tsp salt; 8 slices of white bread; Butter; Traditional Malaysian coffee or tea

A delightful breakfast spread of aromatic pandan coconut jam atop buttery toast.

Kaya Toast is a traditional Malaysian breakfast treat featuring creamy and coconutty kaya jam spread generously over crispy, buttery toast. This sweet and fragrant dish pairs perfectly with a hot cup of kopi or tea.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Kaya Jam

5 large eggs

250 ml coconut milk

full-fat for richness

200 g sugar

palm sugar or brown sugar for authentic taste

4 pandan leaves

knotted

1/4 tsp salt

to taste

For the Toast

8 slices of white bread

thick slices

Butter

softened for spreading generously

For the Beverage

Traditional Malaysian coffee or tea

for serving alongside

Preparation

Making the Kaya Jam

Crack and beat the eggs

Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat lightly.

Combine ingredients

Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt to the eggs, whisking until well combined.

Cook the jam

Transfer the mixture to a pot, add knotted pandan leaves, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid curdling, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency, about 45-60 minutes.

Use fresh pandan leaves to bring out the best aroma and flavor in the jam. Stir continuously to prevent sticking and burning.

Preparing the Toast

Preheat and butter

While the jam is cooking, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a generous amount of butter on each slice of bread.

Toast the bread

Place the slices on a baking tray and toast in the oven until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.

Set aside a bit of toasted bread to taste the consistency and sweetness of your kaya jam.

Cooking Process

Thickening the Jam

Stir constantly over low heat until the desired thickness is achieved.

Toasting the Bread

Toast until golden brown and crispy edges are achieved.

Plating & Serving