Hong Kong French Toast

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Subject

Description

It consists of a thick cut piece of white bread, with the crusts removed, which has been deep fried until beautifully crispy, and then topped with butter and lashings of condensed milk. Some fill the toast with either peanut butter, eggs or even Kaya (a sweet coconut jam)

Creator

Hong Kong Teahouses / cha chaan tengs

Date

Around 1950's

Contributor

France, Maldives, Spain

Format

Sweet, Milky, Crunchy but thick eggy taste. Aroma of vanilla and condensed milk strong and served piping hot.

Identifier

sac_012

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Recipe

http://honestcooking.com/hong-kong-style-french-toast/

Alternative Name

西多士/ Sai Do Si

Ingredients

Eggs, Milk, Condensed Milk, Peanut Butter (optional) Bread, Butter

Citation

Hong Kong Teahouses / cha chaan tengs, “Hong Kong French Toast,” Food Iconic to Hong Kong, accessed January 16, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-11/items/show/17.