Hong Kong French Toast

Hong Kong French Toast (Chinese: 西多士; Pinyin: Xīduōshì; Cantonese: sāi dō sí) is a Hong Kong Food cha chaan teng classic: thick white bread sandwiches peanut butter or jam, is egged and deep-fried, then topped with a slab of butter and golden syrup or honey.

Characteristics

Crisp exterior, soft interior, very sweet and rich. Distinct from pan-fried Western French toast; the deep-fry and butter crown are the HK markers.

Ingredients (overview)

White sandwich bread, peanut butter or kaya/jam, egg wash, oil for frying, butter, syrup. Often paired with milk tea.

History and culture

Icon of Hong Kong tea-restaurant (cha chaan teng) culture on Hong Kong Food, alongside Yuenyeung, Hong Kong Milk Tea, and Pineapple Bun.

Serving and variations

Afternoon snack or dessert with tea. See Hong Kong Food and Yuenyeung.

See also

• Hong Kong Food
• Yuenyeung
• Hong Kong Milk Tea
• Pineapple Bun
• Egg Waffle
• List of dishes (A-Z)