Next Level Avocado Toast with Japanese Cured Egg Yolk

Next Level Avocado Toast

Simple, Rich, Umami Packed

10 mins
Easy
Breakfast

Avocado toast is already a classic, but adding a Japanese cured egg yolk takes it to an entirely different level. The creamy avocado, the crisp toasted bread and the silky, savory cured yolk come together to create one of the easiest gourmet breakfasts you can make at home. This is the perfect example of how a simple dish becomes restaurant-quality when you layer in one standout technique.

Pro Tip: For the ultimate flavor boost, you will reference your Japanese Cured Egg Yolk recipe and technique, which gives this toast its rich, umami finish.

Ingredients

For the Toast

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 to 2 slices toasted sourdough or 1 toasted English muffin
  • All purpose seasoning like Killer Hogs A.P. Seasoning
    (or use salt, pepper and garlic powder)
  • 1 cured egg yolk
    Refer to your Japanese Cured Egg Yolk recipe
  • Everything bagel seasoning for finishing
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon juice, olive oil

Bonus: Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon flaky salt

Instructions

1

Prepare the Avocado

Cut the avocado in half and remove the seed.

Scoop the flesh into a small bowl.

Season with A.P. seasoning, or salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Mash and mix until the avocado reaches your preferred texture.

💡 Chunky works great for more bite, smooth spreads easily.

2

Toast the Bread

Toast your sourdough or English muffin until golden brown.

💡 A crisp surface helps the avocado spread stick better and prevents sogginess.

3

Assemble the Toast

Spread the mashed avocado generously on top of the hot toast.

Place one Japanese cured egg yolk directly on the center.
(Reference your Japanese Cured Egg Yolk recipe for instructions.)

Break the yolk gently with a spoon and spread it slightly so it melts into the avocado.

Finish with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

4

Serve

Serve immediately while the toast is warm.

This dish is rich, savory, bright and deeply satisfying, with the cured yolk taking the flavor far beyond traditional avocado toast.

The Perfect Finish

Crispy sourdough, creamy avocado, and that glossy cured egg yolk ready to be broken and spread

Next Level Avocado Toast on sourdough with cured egg yolk
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Crispy Toast

Golden sourdough provides the perfect crunch

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Creamy Avocado

Rich, buttery texture with perfect seasoning

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Cured Yolk

Silky umami bomb that elevates everything

The Secret is the Cured Yolk

The Japanese cured egg yolk is what transforms this from a simple breakfast into something truly special. Its silky, custardy texture and concentrated umami flavor create an instant sauce that coats every bite.

Learn the Curing Technique