A smear of velvety coconut jam, and generous slab of cold butter between two slices of crispy, toasted bread — that’s how many Singaporeans and Malaysians love to start their day or take a tea break. How did kaya toast, with its European roots, become a beloved mainstay in Southeast Asia?
0:00 What is kaya toast? 0:30 A 100 year old shop making kaya toast 01:54 History of kaya toast 02:40 A Hainanese fusion dish
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