Tamago Sando
This Japanese vegetarian builds eggs, japanese mayonnaise and milk into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook for 10 to 11 minutes for fully set yolks, then transfer to iced water, cool completely, and peel.
- Set aside two whole peeled eggs and mash them thoroughly in a bowl with the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and sugar to make a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Roughly chop the remaining six eggs into a mix of white and yolk pieces, fold them into the dressing while keeping some chunky texture, then season well with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of softened butter right to the edges of each slice of milk bread, which helps keep the bread from going soggy.
- Pile a generous, even mound of the egg salad onto four of the slices, spreading it all the way to the crusts, then top with the remaining slices and press down gently.
- Trim off the crusts with a sharp serrated knife for a clean edge, then cut each sandwich in half to reveal the filling, and serve soon after assembling.
You'll use: Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Tamago Sando
- Teriyaki Chicken Casserole Chicken
- Honey Teriyaki Salmon Seafood
- Katsu Chicken curry Chicken
- Chicken Karaage Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Tamago Sando take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Tamago Sando vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Tamago Sando is an original Japanese recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Tamago Sando elaborado en Argentina.jpg by ClickCh, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.