Nostalgic Street Toast: A Hearty Breakfast Recipe
Nostalgic Street Toast: A Hearty Breakfast Recipe
Easy & Delicious Street Toast for a Perfect Breakfast
On a sunny morning, or when you’re not craving rice on a chilly day, make this classic street toast right at home! This toast, reminiscent of childhood snacks bought after waiting in line, combines generous vegetables, ham, and egg, making it a satisfying breakfast or a delightful picnic treat. Enjoy it with a warm cup of coffee or milk for a complete meal. Don’t skip breakfast; start your day with something delicious and energizing!
Main Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- 2-3 cabbage leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 Spam (thinly sliced)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- Butter, for toasting bread
- Cooking oil, for making the filling
- Ketchup, for drizzling
- Mustard sauce, for drizzling
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for your delicious street toast. You’ll need 4 slices of bread, 2-3 cabbage leaves, 1 small onion, 1/4 Spam, 2 eggs, thinly sliced red bell pepper, butter, and fine salt. Wash all vegetables thoroughly, pat them dry, and then thinly shred them. This preparation ensures the toast is well-balanced.
Step 2
Start with the cabbage leaves. Remove the tough center rib with a knife. Then, shred the cabbage as thinly as possible. Thinly shredded cabbage will cook down to a tender consistency and integrate beautifully into the toast. Place the shredded cabbage in a bowl.
Step 3
Thinly slice the small onion, similar to how you sliced the cabbage. Onions are particularly fresh and sweet these days, adding wonderful flavor to any dish. Thinly sliced onions will contribute sweetness and texture when cooked within the toast. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cabbage.
Step 4
Slice the 1/4 Spam into thin, bite-sized pieces. You can briefly blanch the Spam in hot water to remove excess grease, making it cleaner to cook with. Thinly slice the 1/4 red bell pepper to a similar thickness as the Spam and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Step 5
In the bowl with the shredded vegetables and Spam, crack in 2 fresh eggs. Add 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt for seasoning. Whisk the eggs thoroughly with a fork or whisk until well combined with the vegetables and Spam, ensuring there are no clumps of salt. The batter should not be too runny.
Step 6
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of butter. Place the 4 slices of bread in the pan and toast them until golden brown on both sides. Toasted bread adds a wonderful nutty flavor and a satisfying crispness, especially around the edges. It’s delicious even on its own!
Step 7
In another pan, add enough cooking oil and heat over medium heat. Pour all the prepared vegetable and egg mixture into the pan and spread it out evenly. As the edges of the batter begin to set, use a spatula or knife to carefully fold the mixture in half, creating an oblong shape. This allows you to cook two toasts at once, which is very efficient. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning and ensure the inside is cooked through.
Step 8
Now, let’s assemble the toast. Place one slice of the golden-brown toasted bread on a plate. Carefully place one of the cooked filling portions (the folded batter) on top of the bread. Drizzle generously with ketchup, according to your preference. Add a zigzag of mustard sauce over the ketchup for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 9
Finally, gently place the second slice of toasted bread on top of the filling, like covering it with a blanket. Lightly press down to secure the toast. Using a bread knife or a regular knife, carefully cut the toast into serving portions, usually in half or quarters. Be gentle to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Step 10
Enjoy your delicious street toast with a warm cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk! Make it a habit to start your busy mornings with a hearty and tasty street toast. Don’t skip breakfast – fuel your day with something delicious and satisfying!
