Hong Kong French toast with peanut butter (Sai do si)

1. Cut the bread into 8 equal thick slices and remove the crusts.

2. Spread one side of four slices thickly with peanut butter and top each with a plain slice, pressing the edges together firmly.

3. Beat the eggs with the milk in a shallow dish until smooth and coat the sandwiches thoroughly on both sides, edges included.

4. Heat about 1 cm of oil in a smaller frying pan and fry the sandwiches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

6. Put on plates, top each with a slice of butter and drizzle generously with condensed milk; serve immediately.

Tip: The iconic, hearty breakfast of Hong Kong's cha chaan teng cafés, usually served with Hong Kong milk tea. Instead of condensed milk you can use golden syrup or honey.