How to Make Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Sandwich) in 20 Minutes

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs (large, boiled, peeled and dried)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.125 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 tablespoon Japanese Mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (light honey)
• 4 slice Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) (soft, fluffy milk bread)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened, thin layer)
• 1 teaspoon Japanese Mustard (Kashu Mustard) (optional, use sparingly)

Instructions

1. Boil Eggs

   Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Ice Water Shock

   Transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of ice‑cold water and soak for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Peel and Dry

   Peel the eggs under a light stream of running water, then pat dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mash Eggs & Season

   Using a flat spatula, gently mash the eggs in a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, mixing lightly.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Mayo & Honey

   Fold in 4 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise and 1 tsp honey until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive.

   Time: PT3M

6. Chill Filling

   Transfer the egg mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 days).

   Time: PT20M

7. Prepare Bread

   Lay out 4 slices of shokupan. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one slice of each pair and a light layer of Japanese mustard on the opposite slice.

   Time: PT5M

8. Assemble Sandwich

   Spread the chilled egg mixture evenly over the buttered slice, place the mustard‑spred slice on top, and press gently.

   Time: PT3M

9. Chill Sandwich (Optional for Clean Cuts)

   Wrap the assembled sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing.

   Time: PT20M

10. Slice Sandwich

    Using a serrated bread knife, slice the sandwich with a gentle sawing motion, wiping the blade clean between cuts.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

355

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

20g

Fiber

1g