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

• 1-2eggs

• 1-2 tbsp of cream or milk

• 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter

• 1-2 tbsp of condensed milk

• 1 tsp butter( cut into a small block)

• Cheese slice 

• A drop of vanilla essence (optional) 

• Pinch of powdered sugar ( optional)

• 4-5 tbsp of oil for frying 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut the sides of the bread

• Put peanut butter on one side of bread ( or both) 

• Place cheese on one slice of bread

• Close sandwich 

• Beat the egg, cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a bowl.

• Transfer this egg mixture to a plate

• Heat oil in a pan ( med heat)

• Dip the prepared sandwich into the egg mixture. Coat well. Do not soak

• Fry the sandwich in oil (30-40 sec on each side) until light golden brown

• Remove and place on a paper towel

• Transfer to a serving plate 

• Add butter and condensed milk

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