Quick Kopitiam-Style Kaya Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs

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A simple Malaysian breakfast classic featuring toasted bread spread with sweet coconut egg jam and served alongside velvety soft-boiled eggs. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines white bread slices, kaya (coconut egg jam), unsalted butter into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower 4 large eggs into boiling water and cook for exactly 6 minutes for soft-boiled yolks with slightly set whites. Remove eggs and place immediately in cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: While eggs cook, spread 2 tbsp unsalted butter evenly on 4 slices of white bread. Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a hot skillet over medium heat until edges are golden and butter is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Step 3: Remove toasted bread and spread each slice with 1 tbsp kaya, covering the butter layer evenly.
  4. Step 4: Peel the soft-boiled eggs carefully and serve each egg in an egg cup or small bowl.
  5. Step 5: In a small dish, mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1/4 tsp white pepper to create a dipping sauce for the eggs.
  6. Step 6: Serve kaya toast warm alongside the soft-boiled eggs and soy sauce dip for a comforting kopitiam breakfast experience.

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