HONG KONG STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Hong Kong Style French Toast

Stuffed with peanut butter and cheese and drizzled with butter and condensed milk, this delicious and unique French toast is popularly served in Cha Chaan Teng (cafe) with a cup of Hong Kong milk tea. Simply scrumptious.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 slices of thick-cut bread

• 1-2 eggs
• 1-2 tbsp cream or milk
• 1-2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1-2 tbsp condensed milk
• 1 tsp butter (cut into a small block)
• 1 cheese slice
• A drop of vanilla essence (optional)
• Pinch of powdered sugar (optional)
• 4-5 tbsp oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the sides of the bread.
2. Put peanut butter on one side of the bread (or both).
3. Place cheese on one slice of bread.

1. Close the sandwich.
2. Beat the egg, cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a bowl.

1. Transfer this egg mixture to a plate.
2. Heat oil in a pan (medium heat).
3. Dip the prepared sandwich into the egg mixture. Coat well. Do not soak.

1. Fry the sandwich in oil (30-40 seconds on each side) until light golden brown.

1. Remove and place on a paper towel.
2. Transfer to a serving plate.
3. Add butter and condensed milk.

1. Your delicious Hong Kong Style French Toast is ready.

Enjoy hot.

NOTE:

• Traditionally a block of butter and golden syrup is served over the French toast.
• I have also tried it with maple syrup. Each version is delicious.