Description

Japanese Egg Sandwich, or Tamago Sando, is a soft, creamy sandwich made with fluffy Japanese milk bread and a rich, flavorful egg salad. This simple yet satisfying sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or snack and highlights the delicate, slightly sweet flavors of traditionally prepared eggs and Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise.

Ingredients

Egg Salad

3 large eggs (about 50 g each without shell)
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp milk
2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise

Sandwich

4 slices shokupan (Japanese milk bread)
Salted butter, for spreading

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Instructions

Boil and prepare eggs: Place 3 large eggs in a saucepan and cover them completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 minutes to achieve hard-boiled eggs. Once done, transfer the eggs immediately to iced water to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Peel the eggs and mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
Make the egg salad: To the mashed eggs, add ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons of milk, and 2 tablespoons of Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise. Mix all ingredients well until you achieve a creamy, evenly combined egg salad.
Prepare the bread slices: Spread a thin layer of salted butter evenly on all four slices of shokupan to provide richness and prevent sogginess from the filling.
Assemble the sandwich: Take one buttered slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the egg salad on top. Cover with another buttered slice, ensuring the buttered sides face the outside. Slightly compress the sandwich between two plates to help it set together.
Finish and serve: Trim the crusts from the sandwich for a neat presentation, then cut the sandwich in half to serve. Enjoy this soft, creamy Japanese egg sandwich fresh.

Notes

Use Japanese shokupan bread for the softest texture and slightly sweet flavor authentic to Tamago Sando.
Kewpie mayonnaise adds a unique umami and creaminess; substitute with regular mayo if unavailable but flavor and texture may differ.
Compressing the sandwich between plates helps the sandwich hold its shape and improve texture.
Removing crusts is traditional and enhances the soft, delicate eating experience.
For variations, consider adding finely chopped scallions or a pinch of shichimi togarashi spice for an extra kick.