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Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating in Japan, the Tamago Sando is a beloved convenience store staple, often enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal. Its creamy texture and subtle flavors reflect the Japanese preference for simplicity and quality in food. Today, this sandwich has gained popularity beyond Japan, inspiring variations worldwide, from gourmet cafes to homemade versions.

JapaneseJPmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
5 eggs
sugar
salt
water
milk
yeast
butter
Kewpie mayonnaise
cream

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

Japanese mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon offers a similar tangy flavor.

white bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: sourdough

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Mix sugar and salt in a bowl.

2

Make a well and add water, milk, and yeast, then mix.

3

Knead the dough until it becomes an elastic ball.

4

Incorporate butter into the dough until shiny and elastic.

5

Proof the dough in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.

6

Boil water and gently drop in eggs for 12 minutes.

7

Transfer boiled eggs to ice water to cool.

8

Peel the eggs and separate yolks from whites.

9

Mix yolks with sugar, salt, and Kewpie mayonnaise.

10

Add cream to the egg mixture to adjust consistency.

11

Shape the dough and place it in a square mold for the last proofing before baking.

12

Bake the bread in the oven until done.

13

Cool the bread and cut it for the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

bowlmoldpotknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsglutensoy

Also Known As

Tamago SandoEgg Sandwich
Local Name: 玉子サンド

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