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Japanese Egg Sandwich

Creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich for an Irresistible Snack

Discover the deliciousness of the Japanese Egg Sandwich with this easy recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 10 pieces Extra Large Free-Range Eggs Opt for high-quality eggs for better flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Japanese Mayo Kewpie Mayo is recommended for authenticity.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adds seasoning to the egg salad.
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Milk Bread Can be replaced with other soft bread varieties.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • bowl
  • Fork
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by filling a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and carefully lower in the eggs. Boil for exactly 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water for about 5 minutes to halt the cooking process and make peeling easier.
  3. Peel the eggs and separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
  4. In the bowl with the egg yolks, add Japanese mayo, sugar, and black pepper. Mash and mix until creamy.
  5. Finely chop the egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture.
  6. Take two slices of milk bread and spread the egg salad filling between them. Weigh down with a lightweight plate for about 5 minutes.
  7. Optional: Trim the crusts off the sandwich for a polished finish and slice in half or quarters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use free-range eggs. Chill boiled eggs for easy peeling.

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