This Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) is a convenience store icon turned gourmet—featuring cloud-like eggs, tangy Japanese mayo, and buttery milk bread. Perfect for picnics, bento boxes, or a quick breakfast, it’s a 5-minute masterpiece that’s both comforting and elegant.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Ultra-creamy filling with a secret ingredient (no mayo gloop!)
✔️ Authentic Japanese flavors – Kewpie mayo & shokupan bread
✔️ No-cook option – uses hard-boiled eggs
✔️ Kid-friendly & customizable (add bacon or avocado)
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Egg Filling:
- 4 large eggs (soft or hard-boiled)
- 3 tbsp Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo + ½ tsp rice vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sugar (or honey)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- 4 slices Japanese milk bread (shokupan) or brioche
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 slice ham, thinly sliced
- ¼ avocado, mashed
- Sriracha for spice
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Eggs (10 mins)
- Soft-boil eggs:
- Bring water to boil, gently add eggs, cook 6-7 mins for jammy yolks.
- Immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- Peel eggs under cold running water for smooth shells.
2️⃣ Make Filling (3 mins)
- Mash eggs with a fork (leave some chunks for texture).
- Mix in Kewpie mayo, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Assemble (2 mins)
- Butter bread lightly (for extra richness).
- Spread filling thickly on one slice, top with second slice.
- Trim crusts (optional, for authentic look).
- Cut diagonally for perfect triangles.
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Health Notes:
• High-protein from eggs
• Lower sugar than store-bought versions
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Extra creamy? Add 1 tbsp Greek yogurt to filling
✅ No Kewpie? Mix regular mayo + ½ tsp rice vinegar
✅ Storage: Wrap tightly, refrigerate up to 1 day (best fresh)
🥚✨ Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) – Fluffy, Creamy & Irresistible!
Description
Soft-boiled eggs are mashed with Kewpie mayo, Dijon mustard, and a touch of sugar for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Sandwiched between pillowy milk bread, it’s a textural dream—creamy, fluffy, and slightly sweet.
Ingredients
For the Egg Filling:
For Assembly:
Instructions
Cook Eggs (10 mins)
- Soft-boil eggs:
- Bring water to boil, gently add eggs, cook 6-7 mins for jammy yolks.
- Immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
-
Peel eggs under cold running water for smooth shells.
Make Filling (3 mins)
- Mash eggs with a fork (leave some chunks for texture).
- Mix in Kewpie mayo, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Assemble (2 mins)
- Butter bread lightly (for extra richness).
- Spread filling thickly on one slice, top with second slice.
- Trim crusts (optional, for authentic look).
- Cut diagonally for perfect triangles.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 190mg64%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 14g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Health Notes:
• High-protein from eggs
• Lower sugar than store-bought versions
