Grilled Vegetable Sandwich (Basil Asiago Artisan Bread, fresh...

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich (Basil Asiago Artisan Bread, fresh Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Zucchini, Tomato, Watercress, Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto) with French Fries from Backlot Express located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Kitchen Sink from the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop located in...

Kitchen Sink from the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop located in Disney’s Beach Club resort as by request by umichan90.

Foot long corn dog available at the Boardwalk to Go at...

Foot long corn dog available at the Boardwalk to Go at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.

Captain’s Seaside Sensation: Pineapple Smoothie with a...

Captain’s Seaside Sensation: Pineapple Smoothie with a shot of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum from BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas located on Disney’s Boardwalk.

Fried macaroni & cheese bites available at the Boardwalk to...

Fried macaroni & cheese bites available at the Boardwalk to Go at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.

Pork and Apple Sausage Roll with House-made Piccalilli,...

Pork and Apple Sausage Roll with House-made Piccalilli, Cotswolds Cheddar with honey and onion jam, and a Scotch Egg with mustard available during Epcot’s After Hours Wind Down at the Rose & Crown Pub located in the UK pavilion in Epcot.

Tonga Toast at Walt Disney World

by: Nick

Have you ever tried Tonga Toast, which can be found at the Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Resort?

Tonga Toast is a classic, as it has been served at the Polynesian since 1971. It's sourdough bread, stuffed with banana and deep fried.

It's served with a delicious Stawberry Compote.

I first had this delicious entree almost 20 years ago, and I've only had it twice, mostly because it's a bit of a trip to get to the Poly for breakfast, but we may have to put it into regular rotation.

The recipe from Magical Recipes:

Ingredients

Tonga Toast
 
1. 2 or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
2. 1 banana
3. 1/3 cup sugar
4. 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
5. 1 egg
6. 1/4 cup milk
7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
8. oil or shortening for frying
9. whipped butter and/or syrup
Strawberry Compote
10. 10 large strawberries
11. 1/4 cup sugar
12. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Tonga Toast
 
1. Cut a 1-inch pocket in one side of each bread slice.
2. Cut banana in half crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise.
3. Remove peel and stuff 2 pieces of fruit in each pocket of bread; set aside.
4. Mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
5. Mix well the egg, milk and vanilla.
6. Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350 degrees F.
7. Dip stuffed bread into egg/milk mixture and let it soak a few seconds to let penetrate bread.
8. Fry bread on both sides in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
9. Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
10. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve.
Strawberry Compote
 
11. Slice 6 strawberries and place in small pot.
12. Add sugar and vanilla, stir.
13. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until mixtures starts to boil.
14. Place 4 sliced strawberries in a blender or food processor.
15. Add cooked strawberry mixture and blend until smooth.
16. Serve warm or cold. 

Nick co-writes and edits the Disney Musings Blog

Lemon blast cupcake from Sunshine Seasons located in the Land...

Lemon blast cupcake from Sunshine Seasons located in the Land pavilion in Epcot.

Grab a Quick Bite at Kusafiri Coffee Shop in Disney's Animal Kingdom

by: Nick

Disney's Animal Kingdom has just opened, and you are rushing to get on Kilimanjaro Safaris, but your party of adventurers is hungry.

Luckily there is a spot to get a quick bite. Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery is located steps away from the entrance of Kilimanjaro Safaris.

You can grab a breakfast wrap, cinnamon roll, freshly baked pastries, assorted cereals, milk, yogurt, fruit, juice and specialty coffees.

I like to ride the Safari, and then grab a "light snack" before taking another ride.

This is the Elephant Ear pastry.

 

 

Nick co-writes the Disney Musings Blog

Lo Mein noodles & stir fry vegetables available during...

Lo Mein noodles & stir fry vegetables available during dinner at ‘Ohana located in Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

Jungle juice mimosa dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day...

Jungle juice mimosa dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day available at Kilimanjaro Club level in Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Pineapple soft serve with Myers’s dark rum (Spiked dole whip)...

Pineapple soft serve with Myers’s dark rum (Spiked dole whip) from Pineapple Promenade near the Canada pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Hanami sushi – combination of salmon, scallop and beef-topped...

Hanami sushi – combination of salmon, scallop and beef-topped rice balls served atop a shiso violet sauce from Hanami located in the Japan Pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. (Forgive the water, it was raining) 

Temaki hand roll – Sliced Panko fried chicken, curry sauce, rice...

Temaki hand roll – Sliced Panko fried chicken, curry sauce, rice and pickled julienne carrots wrapped with Nori from Hanami located in the Japan Pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.