The SUPERIOR egg salad

Ingredients

• 6 Eggs (large, room temperature)
• 4 tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie or similar Japanese mayo for authentic flavor)
• 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt preferred)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (finely ground)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk (whole or 2% milk)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, for spreading on bread)
• 4 slices White Sandwich Bread (soft, standard loaves)
• 1 tablespoon White Vinegar (added to boiling water to help peel eggs)

Instructions

1. Prepare boiling water

   Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs, bring to a rolling boil, then add a splash of white vinegar.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Soft‑boil the first two eggs

   Gently lower two eggs into the boiling water, set a timer for 7 minutes, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place immediately into the ice bath.

   Time: PT7M

3. Finish boiling the remaining eggs

   Leave the remaining four eggs in the same water for an additional 4 minutes (total 11 minutes), then transfer all eggs to the ice bath to stop cooking.

   Time: PT4M

4. Peel and separate

   Once cooled, peel all six eggs. Set the two soft‑boiled eggs aside for later use. For the remaining four eggs, separate the yolks from the whites; place yolks in a mixing bowl and roughly chop the whites.

   Time: PT3M

5. Make the Japanese egg salad

   To the yolks in the bowl add Japanese mayonnaise, a pinch of salt, a pinch of finely ground pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, and a splash of milk. Mash and stir until smooth, then fold in the chopped egg whites until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

6. Butter the bread

   Lay out four slices of white sandwich bread. Spread softened butter on the inner sides of each slice to create a moisture barrier.

   Time: PT2M

7. Assemble the sando

   Place a generous spoonful of the egg salad on one buttered slice, top with the second slice (buttered side down). Cut the sandwich diagonally if desired and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

20g

Fiber

1g