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Tamago Sando

Ultimate Tamago Sando Recipe for Egg Lovers at Home

Experience the comforting delight of Tamago Sando, a creamy egg salad sandwich that’s perfect for lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 pieces mini brioche buns Soft and sweet buns
  • 4 slices white bread Classic option for a quick lunch
For the Filling
  • 6 large eggs Fresh for best flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Japanese mayo Provides a unique umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar Adds subtle sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust based on preference
Optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar Helps with peeling eggs
  • 1 teaspoon extra salt For boiling

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium pot, boil enough water and optionally add salt and white vinegar.
  2. Carefully lower the eggs into boiling water, reduce heat, cover and cook for 13 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water and ice to cool.
  4. Once cooled, gently crack and peel the eggs.
  5. Separate the yolks from the whites and finely chop the whites.
  6. Sieve yolks into a mixing bowl and mix with chopped egg whites.
  7. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and Japanese mayo to the egg mixture and stir until creamy.
  8. Slice the brioche buns in half and fill with the egg salad.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle with dried parsley before closing the sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, prepare fresh and assemble shortly before serving.

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