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Japanese Egg Sandwich

Japanese Egg Sandwich: A Creamy, Tempting Delight

Delight in this creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich, a vegetarian-friendly grab-and-go meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Filling
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for easier peeling.
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk Feel free to substitute with non-dairy milk.
  • 4 tablespoons Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise Essential for unique flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar Optional for less sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal salt Regular salt can replace it.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Consider white pepper for a different flavor.
For the Bread
  • 4 slices shokupan Substitute with regular soft white bread if unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Optional for a dairy-free alternative.
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives Green onions can be used instead.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place large-sized eggs in a pot of cold water, ensuring they’re submerged. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. For medium-boiled eggs, cook for 7 minutes and 30 seconds, and for hard-boiled, 9 minutes. Once done, transfer the eggs immediately to an ice bath for 10 minutes before peeling.
  2. While the eggs cool, mash the hard-boiled eggs in a mixing bowl until chunky. Add in whole milk, Kewpie mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Spread unsalted butter generously on one side of each slice of shokupan. Cut the cooled medium-boiled eggs in half and place them cut side up on two slices of bread. Top with the chilled egg filling, spreading evenly. Cover with buttered bread slices, butter side down.
  4. Slice the assembled sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy your Tamago Sando on its own or with a side of pickled vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best freshness, store sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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