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Japanese Egg Sandwich

Deliciously Creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich You’ll Love

Experience the delightful flavors of Japanese Egg Sandwich, known as tamago sando, featuring creamy egg salad on soft milk bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Salad
  • 4 pieces Eggs Opt for high-quality, organic eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Just a pinch to balance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust depending on mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adds slight spice
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or Plant Milk Optional, keeps salad moist
  • 3 tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise For creamy texture
For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Japanese Milk Bread Light and fluffy
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter To spread on bread
  • 1 tablespoon Chives Optional, for flavor and color

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • ladle
  • fork
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil.
  3. Gently lower the eggs into the pot; cook for 7 minutes for soft-boiled or 10 minutes for hard-boiled.
  4. Transfer cooked eggs to the ice bath to cool for at least 2 minutes.
  5. Peel eggs under running water, then mash them in a mixing bowl to desired consistency.
  6. Mix in sugar, salt, pepper, optional milk, and Japanese mayonnaise until well combined.
  7. Spread unsalted butter on slices of bread, pile egg salad on one slice, and top with another slice.
  8. Trim the crusts and cut the sandwich in half to serve.
  9. Store any leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Taste egg salad after adding seasonings to avoid saltiness. Customize with optional ingredients if desired.

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