What does tamago sando mean?

Tamago means egg in Japanese, and sando is the shortened Japanese word for sandwich. So tamago sando means egg sandwich.

What other type of bread can I use that's similar to Japanese milk bread?

Challah bread or or supermarket white bread. Between the two I would recommend challah bread first because it's fluffier and thicker.

Do I have to use Kewpie mayonnaise?

For the most authentic flavor, yes, I recommend using Kewpie mayonnaise. It has a richer, tangier, and more savory taste than regular mayonnaise. If you can’t find it, you can use regular mayonnaise or follow my homemade recipe for Kewpie mayo .

Do I have to remove the crusts?

No, you don’t have to. But if you want the sandwich to look and feel more like the ones sold in Japan, trim the crusts before slicing.

Can I use medium-boiled eggs?

I don't recommend using medium boiled eggs if you are planning to mash them into an egg salad. This will make the texture very runny. If you want to use a softer egg, add it separately in the center of the sandwich instead of mashing it into the egg salad.

Can I make this without butter?

Yes, but the butter adds richness and helps keep the bread from getting soggy. If you skip it, I recommend eating the sandwich right away.

Why is my egg salad runny?

The eggs may have been too soft, or too much mayonnaise or mustard was added. Use hard-boiled eggs and add the mayonnaise and mustard a little at a time.

The Creamy Japanese Egg Sandwich I Always Crave

Name: Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 slices shokupan (Japanese milk bread, also called Hokkaido bread) – if you cannot find shokupan you can make it from scratch using this recipe; Butter; 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled; 5 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise – if you cannot find kewpie mayo you can make it from scratch using this recipe; ½ teaspoon kosher salt (use a little less for table salt, since the grains are smaller); ½ teaspoon yellow mustard; Ground black pepper

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

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Tamago sando is a soft and creamy egg sandwich made with shokupan, hard-boiled eggs, and Kewpie mayonnaise.

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
Category: Sandwiches
Method: N/A
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 slices shokupan (Japanese milk bread, also called Hokkaido bread) - if you cannot find shokupan you can make it from scratch using this recipe
Butter
4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
5 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise - if you cannot find kewpie mayo you can make it from scratch using this recipe
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (use a little less for table salt, since the grains are smaller)
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
Ground black pepper

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Instructions

Mash the eggs: Put the hard boiled eggs in a bowl and mash with a fork.
Add the seasonings: Add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper, and stir. Continue mashing until the mixture is creamy, but not completely pasty. Leave some parts of the eggs not mashed to add texture and volume.
Make the sandwich: Butter each slice of bread and spread the egg salad on two slices.
Serve: Top with the other slice and cut the sandwich in half.

Notes

Storing egg salad: Put the egg salad in an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the egg salad and bread separate until it’s time to serve them.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 596
Sugar: 4.6g
Sodium: 951.9mg
Fat: 44.2g
Saturated Fat: 11.3g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Carbohydrates: 30.1g
Fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 18.2g
Cholesterol: 402.8mg

Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/japanese-egg-sandwich/