Vegan Kaya Toast
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Vegan Kaya Toast, a plant-based twist on the beloved Southeast Asian breakfast classic. This recipe features a velvety homemade kaya jam made with luscious coconut milk, aromatic pandan leaves, and a hint of vanilla for a fragrant, custard-like spread that’s naturally dairy-free. Paired with crispy, golden slices of sourdough or whole-grain bread toasted to perfection in vegan butter, this dish strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crunchy. Ready in under an hour, this dairy- and egg-free kaya toast is the ultimate comfort food for breakfast or a mid-day snack. Serve it warm for a cozy treat that transports you straight to the bustling street-side cafes of Singapore or Malaysia!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 4 pieces pandan leaves
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, coconut cream, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 2
Cut the pandan leaves into smaller pieces and bruise them gently by folding. Add the leaves to the coconut mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the coconut mixture to thicken.
Step 4
Keep stirring the mixture over low heat until it thickens to a custard-like consistency, around 10-15 minutes.
Step 5
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the pandan leaves and any lumps. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Step 6
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spread vegan butter generously over both sides of each bread slice.
Step 7
Toast the buttered slices in the skillet until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Step 8
Once toasted, spread a generous amount of cooled vegan kaya on one side of each slice.
Step 9
Cut each toast into halves or quarters for easy serving. Enjoy your vegan kaya toast warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (705.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1669.9 |
| Total Fat 47.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 814.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 295.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 235.5g | |
| Protein 16.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 607.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories