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Japanese Egg Sandwich

Creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich for a Quick, Tasty Lunch

This Creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich, or tamago sando, is a delightful and easy-to-make lunch that combines creamy egg salad and fluffy Japanese milk bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Salad
  • 4 pieces Eggs High-quality organic eggs preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances savory notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper Adds subtle heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Optional, for moisture.
  • 3 tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise For authentic richness.
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Japanese Milk Bread Can substitute with white bread.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For spreading on bread.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Optional for flavor and appearance.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Japanese Egg Sandwich
  1. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
  2. In a medium pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Gently lower in the eggs. Boil for 7 minutes for medium soft-boiled or 10 minutes for hard-boiled.
  3. Carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let them chill for about 2 minutes.
  4. Peel the eggs under running water and mash them in a mixing bowl until creamy but still slightly textured.
  5. Mix the mashed eggs with sugar, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. If using hard-boiled eggs, add milk for moisture.
  6. Spread unsalted butter on both slices of bread. Add a generous scoop of egg salad on one slice and top with the other slice. Trim crusts if desired.
  7. Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Optionally wrap in plastic for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy with pickles or fresh fruit for a balanced meal. Best consumed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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