Ultimate Cabbage Toast: An Upgraded Version of the Nostalgic Street Toast
Sweet, Crunchy, and Nostalgic! A Perfectly Made Street-Style Cabbage Toast Recipe
During my early married days when I was still working, there was a toast I loved to eat on my way to work. It was the street toast, packed with eggs, vegetables, and plenty of sugar, all molded into a paper cup! Today, I’ve enhanced that memory with extra care and quality ingredients to create a toast that is guaranteed to be delicious. I’ve added detail and context, including flavor notes and cooking tips, to make this recipe enjoyable and easy to follow for everyone.
Toast Ingredients- 2 slices of bread
- 90g of fresh cabbage
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 slice of cheese (e.g., cheddar)
- 3 thin slices of Spam or canned ham
- 1 handful of carrots (thinly julienned)
- 4-5 pieces of dill pickle or fresh cucumber (thinly sliced, optional)
- A little butter for flavor
- A little ketchup
- 2 pinches of salt
- A little sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Preparing the Cabbage for Texture] Place the thinly julienned fresh cabbage (90g) into a bowl. Sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and gently mix. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. This process wilts the cabbage slightly, making it easier to handle and eat while retaining a pleasant crunch, which is key for this toast. 
Step 2
[Searing the Ham to Perfection] I’m using Spam that I had in my fridge, but any type of ham will work perfectly. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Place the thinly sliced ham (3 slices) in the pan and cook until golden brown. Spam releases its own delicious fat, so you don’t need to add any oil for frying. 
Step 3
[Whisking the Eggs – The Base of Flavor] The hallmark of a classic street toast is the quick preparation of fresh vegetables mixed into eggs. Crack two fresh eggs into a bowl. Add one pinch of salt to season and whisk them thoroughly until well combined. This will be the base for our vegetable mixture. 
Step 4
[Mixing Vegetables into the Egg Batter] To the whisked eggs, add a handful of your julienned carrots and half of the prepared cabbage (about 45g). Mix everything together well. We’re reserving the other half of the cabbage to add directly onto the bread later, ensuring a delightful crunch in every bite. 
Step 5
[Cooking the Vegetable Egg Patty] Lightly grease a frying pan with a little oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the vegetable and egg mixture. Spread it out as thinly as possible to create a pancake-like patty. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, gently pressing down with a spatula, until golden brown and cooked through. A well-browned patty adds significant flavor. 
Step 6
[Toasting the Bread with Butter] Now, let’s prepare the bread for our toast. Melt about a tablespoon of butter in a non-stick frying pan over low heat. Buttering the bread adds a wonderful richness and flavor, but if you don’t have butter, you can skip this step. 
Step 7
Once the butter is about halfway melted and coats the pan, place the two slices of bread in the pan. Cook them slowly over low heat. This gentle cooking method ensures the bread toasts evenly without burning, resulting in a crispy exterior and a warm, soft interior.
Step 8
To ensure the butter is evenly absorbed and the bread toasts perfectly, it’s best to flip the bread frequently rather than cooking one side for too long. This technique helps achieve a beautiful, even golden-brown color all around.
Step 9
[Assembling the Toast – Layer 1] Let’s start building our delicious toast! Begin by placing a slice of cheese on one of the butter-toasted bread slices. The cheese will start to melt, helping to bind the layers together. 
Step 10
Next, carefully place the cooked vegetable egg patty, cut to fit the bread, on top of the cheese. Sprinkle a good pinch of sugar evenly over the patty – this is a classic element of street toast! Then, add the seared ham slices.
Step 11
Now, add the reserved fresh, crunchy cabbage on top of the ham. If you’re using them, add the thinly sliced dill pickles or fresh cucumber here. These add a refreshing tang and cut through the richness of the other ingredients (optional).
Step 12
Cover everything with the remaining piece of the vegetable egg patty. This creates a substantial and well-rounded filling.
Step 13
Drizzle a generous amount of ketchup over the top. The ketchup’s sweet and tangy flavor is essential for that authentic street toast taste.
Step 14
Finally, place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich. Look at that generous filling – this is the essence of a hearty street-style toast!
Step 15
[Pressing the Toast for Easier Eating – Pro Tip] Because we’ve packed so many delicious ingredients in, the toast can be quite tall and a bit difficult to eat. For a more manageable bite, cover the assembled toast with aluminum foil, then place a heavy plate or pot on top for about 3 minutes. This gently compresses the toast, making it easier to handle and enjoy. I always press them down when packing them for my husband’s lunch! 
Step 16
[The Perfect Cut] After gently pressing the toast, carefully slice it in half. This makes it look beautiful and is much easier to eat. Your delicious street-style cabbage toast is now ready to be enjoyed! 
Step 17
This toast makes a wonderful snack for kids! Serve it with a glass of milk. The irresistible aroma of butter and the perfectly toasted bread are so appealing that even with vegetables inside, kids usually devour it without hesitation.
Step 18
While a simple vegetable patty with sugar sprinkled on top mimics the street toast flavor, adding a slice of cheese that melts into gooey perfection truly elevates the taste. The rich creaminess of the cheese adds another dimension of flavor, making this toast a true delight.
