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Tamago Sando

Savory Tamago Sando: A Homemade Delight to Savor

Tamago Sando is a quick, delicious sandwich made with egg salad and brioche buns that embodies comfort and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich Base
  • 4 pieces mini brioche buns Soft and slightly sweet
  • 4 large eggs The star of the show
For the Egg Salad
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayo Creamier and richer
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar Balances savory elements
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adds a subtle kick
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley Optional for garnish
For Boiling
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar Optional for easier peeling
  • 1 teaspoon salt Optional for boiling

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • mixing bowl
  • fine sieve
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Optionally add salt and vinegar.
  2. Lower room-temperature eggs into the boiling water and boil covered for 13 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to a large bowl filled with cold water and ice to cool.
  4. Peel eggs carefully, starting from the less pointy end.
  5. Separate yolks from whites and place whites in a large bowl.
  6. Pass egg yolks through a fine sieve into a mixing bowl.
  7. Finely dice egg whites and mix with yolks.
  8. Stir in salt, black pepper, sugar, and Japanese mayo, mixing until creamy.
  9. Cut mini brioche buns in half, about 95% through.
  10. Scoop egg salad onto the buns and close. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a side of pickled vegetables for added crunch.

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