Classic Japanese Tamago Sando

How to Make Classic Japanese Tamago Sando at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 large hard-boiled eggs
• 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 slices white bread
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by hard boiling the eggs. Place 4 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Once boiling, cover the saucepan, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.

3. 3

   After the time is up, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for about 5 minutes. Peel the eggs once cool.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.

5. 5

   Add 3 tablespoons of Japanese mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the chopped eggs. Mix well until creamy.

6. 6

   Finely chop 1 tablespoon of chives and fold them into the egg mixture for added flavor.

7. 7

   Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of white bread.

8. 8

   On the unbuttered side of 2 slices, generously spread the egg salad mixture.

9. 9

   Top with the remaining slices, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.

10. 10

    In a skillet over medium heat, grill the sandwiches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

11. 11

    Remove from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.