Japanese Egg Sandwich Tamago Sando (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Egg Salad
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6 large eggs
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0.25 teaspoon sugar
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 to 2 teaspoons milk or plant-based milk (optional)
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4 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
→ Sandwich
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4 slices Japanese milk bread
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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Chives, sliced (optional, for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Fill a large bowl with ice and water to create an ice bath for cooling the eggs after boiling.
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Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a rolling boil, ensuring the water is deep enough to cover the eggs. Carefully lower eggs into the water using a ladle. Boil for 7 minutes for medium soft or 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. After boiling, turn off the heat and let eggs sit for 1 minute if making soft-boiled eggs.
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Immediately transfer boiled eggs to the prepared ice bath and let stand for 2 minutes. Remove the eggs while still lukewarm and peel away the shells.
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Place peeled eggs in a large bowl. Mash with a fork to create pieces slightly larger than minced. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper, continuing to mash until uniformly textured. Use a paring knife if needed to assist breaking down the eggs.
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Add Japanese mayonnaise to the mashed eggs. If using hard-boiled eggs, mix in the milk or plant-based milk. Stir thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning or mayonnaise as desired.
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Spread 0.5 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on each slice of Japanese milk bread.
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Evenly distribute the egg salad over two slices of buttered bread. Place the remaining slices on top, buttered side down. Press gently and remove the crusts with a sharp knife. Repeat for the second sandwich.
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Garnish sandwiches with sliced chives if desired. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
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Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
# Notes:
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For a creamier texture, use milk or plant-based milk if making hard-boiled eggs.
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Peeling eggs while still slightly warm makes the task easier and reduces sticking.