| Roti bakar | |
| Alternate Name: | Roti kahwin |
| Region: | Maritime Southeast Asia |
| Country: | Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) |
| National Cuisine: | Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore |
| Type: | Toast |
(lit. "grilled bread"), also known as roti kahwin, refers to a type of toast bread in maritime Southeast Asia, usually prepared with grilled white bread, in both the Indonesian and Malay languages. The dish is a popular breakfast food as well as tea time snack in countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Historically, was grilled or toasted by using charcoal as a heat source in many communities throughout the region, though this practice has dwindled with the advent of modern technology.[1]
Common spreads for include sugar, margarine, butter, cheese, peanut butter, chocolate spread and kaya.
In Indonesia, is usually prepared as a sandwich of grilled white bread with a filling, consumed both as a light breakfast and a common street food. was developed during the era of Dutch colonial rule as a practical way to consume day-old bread; it was typically served with butter, condensed milk, or Dutch cheeses. After Indonesian independence, became ubiquitous throughout Indonesia, as consumption of toast became a matter of taste for its people as opposed to the practicality of avoiding the wastage of stale bread.
Many flavor variants have been developed for modern tastes, such as Dutch; Flemish: [[sprinkles|hagelslag]], crushed Oreo biscuits, or chocolate syrup.[2]
In Malaysia, coconut jam and cold butter are a popular combination to spread on .[3] When prepared in this same manner and preparation, it can be seen as a similar inspiration of the Singaporean kaya toast which were first created by Hainanese immigrants to the city-state.[4] [5] [6]
The city of Ipoh in Perak is known for its kopitiam establishments, where accompanied with local tea or coffee beverages and a serving of half boiled eggs is a staple order during morning or afternoon tea.[7] [8]
A variation on is, a thick warm toast with kaya spread onto all four corners and topped with a half-boiled egg.[9]