Savory Green Curry French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup green curry paste
• 1/4 bunch cilantro , roughly chopped
• 6 scallions, both white and green parts, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice , from about 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 4 large eggs
• 8 slices day-old bread ; brioche, challah, and Pullman loaves work best
• Butter, for cooking
• To Serve:
• 4 to 8 Crispy Fried Eggs
• Additional chopped cilantro and scallion, for garnish
• Molasses or maple syrup

Directions

1. In the jar of a blender, blend together coconut milk, green curry paste, cilantro, scallion, lime juice, and fish sauce until smooth. Add eggs and blend until combined.
2. Pour coconut mixture into a large roasting pan or 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Add sliced bread and allow to soak at least 1 hour at room temperature, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator, flipping once during the soak to coat both sides.
3. Preheat a 12-inch cast iron or nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons (30g) butter and heat until foamy. Add 2 to 3 pieces soaked bread and cook until browned on both sides and heated through, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining bread and additional butter, holding cooked French toast warm in a 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) oven until ready to serve. Serve French toast with crispy fried eggs, chopped cilantro and scallion, and a drizzle of molasses or maple.