10-Min. Easy Hong Kong Style French Toast
This 10-Min. Easy Hong Kong Style French Toast is a crispy, golden sandwich filled with peanut butter, dipped in egg, and pan-fried to perfection. Finished with butter and syrup or condensed milk, it’s a quick and indulgent treat that captures the flavor of traditional Hong Kong tea cafés.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Hong Kong
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (or kaya, Nutella, etc.)
- 1–2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for frying)
- 1 tsp butter (for topping)
- Syrup or sweetened condensed milk, to drizzle
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter between two slices of bread to form a sandwich.
- Whisk eggs (and milk, if using) in a shallow bowl.
- Dip the entire sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Fry the sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute.
- Top with a slab of butter and drizzle with syrup or condensed milk before serving.
Notes
- Use milk bread or brioche for a richer version.
- Try different fillings like kaya, Nutella, or cheese.
- Add panko after egg coating for extra crispiness.
- Reheat in a pan or toaster oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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