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Silky Japanese Egg Sandwich Recipe

Silky Japanese Egg Sandwich


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

Perfectly balanced Japanese egg sandwich tamago sando delivers creamy comfort between delicate milk bread slices. Silky egg filling and crisp edges create a simple yet elegant treat that delights with its subtle, rich flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 slices Japanese milk bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 tbsps Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 2 tsp milk or plant milk (optional)
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • Chives, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Egg Preparation: Gently immerse eggs into vigorously boiling water, cooking for 7-10 minutes to achieve desired yolk texture, then swiftly transfer to an ice bath for rapid cooling and effortless peeling.
  2. Egg Transformation: Deconstruct boiled eggs using a fork, creating uniform, delicate fragments, then blend with mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper until a smooth, creamy consistency emerges.
  3. Bread Foundation: Generously coat bread slices with butter, establishing a rich, flavorful base that enhances the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
  4. Assembly Technique: Spread the egg mixture comprehensively across one bread slice, then carefully position the second slice atop, buttered side facing downward, and apply gentle pressure to seal the layers.
  5. Finishing Touches: Precisely trim the outer crusts to create a clean, refined sandwich silhouette, and optionally garnish with finely chopped chives for added visual and flavor dimensions.
  6. Presentation: Slice the sandwich diagonally, revealing two elegant triangular portions ready to be savored.

Notes

  • Egg Cooking Precision: Boil eggs between 7-10 minutes for perfect soft to medium-firm yolk consistency, ensuring precise texture.
  • Cooling Technique: Immediately transfer eggs to ice water to stop cooking, guaranteeing smooth shell removal and maintaining ideal egg temperature.
  • Butter Coating Strategy: Apply a generous, even butter layer on bread surfaces to create a rich, moisture-sealing base that prevents sogginess.
  • Presentation Perfection: Trim sandwich crusts carefully for a clean, professional appearance that elevates the visual and textural experience of this classic Japanese street food.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 370 mg