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Three Japanese Egg Sandwiches with chopped green onions are stacked on a black plate, featuring soft white bread and a creamy yellow filling.

Japanese Egg Sandwich

Robin Donovan

This Japanese Egg Sandwich is all about texture. The filling is smooth and creamy with finely mashed yolks and soft whites, held together with mayonnaise and a touch of milk. Sandwiched between soft bread, it’s light but rich, simple but carefully made, and comes together quickly for a satisfying, easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine asian, Japanese
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 478 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices white bread crusts removed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, then lower the eggs in gently. Reduce the heat so that the water is boiling gently and boil for 10 minutes, then transfer them to ice water to cool.
  • Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
  • Add the mayonnaise, milk, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Mash until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Finely chop the egg whites until there are no large pieces. Keep the texture small and even.
  • Add the whites to the yolk mixture and stir until fully combined. The mixture should be soft and spreadable.
  • Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Add a thick layer of the egg filling, then top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing in.
  • Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Notes

Separating the yolks and whites helps control the texture. The yolks become smooth and rich, while the whites add a gentle bite without making the filling chunky.
A small amount of milk softens the mixture and keeps it from feeling too dense. Add a little more if you prefer a looser filling.
Use the softest bread you can find for the best texture. Slightly stale or firm bread will not give the same result.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 349mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 672IUCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mg
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