Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) 

The Japanese Egg Sandwich, or Tamago Sando, is a beloved comfort food in Japan, often found in convenience stores and enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. This sandwich features a creamy egg salad made with high-quality eggs, Japanese mayonnaise, and soft-boiled eggs, all nestled between slices of fluffy milk bread. The result is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that make this sandwich both satisfying and comforting. 

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
  
  

• 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (e.g., Kewpie)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon sugar
  
  

• Salt, to taste
  
  

• 4 slices of milk bread (shokupan)
  
  

• Butter, for spreading
  
  

Directions

1. Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 7 minutes for medium-soft boiled eggs. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool, then peel and set aside.
   
   

2. Prepare the Egg Salad: Finely chop the boiled eggs and place them in a bowl. Add the Japanese mayonnaise, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is creamy.
   
   

3. Assemble the Sandwich: Lightly butter one side of each slice of milk bread. Spread a generous amount of the egg salad onto the unbuttered side of two slices of bread. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
   
   

4. Serve: Trim the crusts from the sandwiches for a neat presentation, if desired. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per sandwich)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 30 g
  
  

• Protein: 15 g
  
  

• Fat: 20 g
  
  

• Sodium: 400 mg