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Tamago Sandos Recipe

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Tamago Sandos

 

Traveling has a way of reshaping how we see the world. It opens doors to new cultures, introduces unforgettable experiences, and invites us to savor flavors from around the globe. From lingering over hand-rolled pasta in an authentic Italian trattoria to sampling vibrant street food in the bustling markets of Mexico, these culinary encounters can leave a lasting impression that often finds its way back home. Here, locals share recipes inspired by their travels abroad that now live on in their own kitchens. Buon appetito!

 

Aly Burr

 

“In Japan, the tamago sando (egg sandwich) is a popular snack conveniently located at any 7-Eleven across the country. The ability to buy this ‘sando’ on nearly any city block for less than $2 makes it a staple when visiting. One of my favorite memories from my time in Japan is stopping by the konbini (convenience store) to end our eventful day and enjoying one of these egg sandos before retiring for the night.”

– Aly Burr

 

Tamago Sandos

Tamago Sandos

Aly Burr
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Course Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • 4 tsp. heavy cream
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise preferably Kewpie or avocado
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • 6 slices of your favorite white bread I prefer Artesano brand

Instructions
 

  • Boil the eggs until they are almost hard boiled, roughly 9 minutes.
  • After they are boiled, plunge them into some ice water and let them sit for 15 minutes. Peel and then carefully slice open your eggs, placing the cooked yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
  • Mash the yolks with the back of a fork until they are mostly broken down.
  • In another small bowl, combine salt, sugar, and heavy cream.
  • Heat for about 10 seconds and stir to dissolve as much of the grains as possible.
  • Pour heavy cream mixture into the bowl with the mashed egg yolks. Add a few dashes of black pepper into the bowl, along with mayo and softened butter. Mix these ingredients together until a light paste forms.
  • Take your egg whites and chop them up into small pieces, then fold these pieces into the egg yolk mixture. This completes the egg salad; set aside.
  • Take two slices of your favorite white bread and cut off the crusts.
  • Open the slices and spread roughly ⅓ of the egg salad with a butter knife.
  • Close the sandwich and cut diagonally down the middle to form two triangle-shaped pieces. Repeat for each additional sandwich.
Keyword egg sandwich, Sandwich, snack
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