Fluffy & Sweet Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Sandwich)
Recreate Authentic Japanese Flavors at Home! Effortless Fluffy Tamago Sando
Experience the taste of authentic Japan right in your kitchen! No need to travel to Japan for this delightful treat. This recipe brings the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture of a classic Tamago Sando straight to your home. Perfect for a quick lunch, brunch, or even a bento box.
Basic Sandwich Ingredients- 2 slices of bread
- 5 fresh eggs
Fluffy Egg Omelet Ingredients- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp sake (or more mirin)
- 1/2 cup dashi stock (about 100ml)
- Pinch of salt
Sauce Ingredients- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp sake (or more mirin)
- 1/2 cup dashi stock (about 100ml)
- Pinch of salt
Sauce Ingredients- 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, crack 5 fresh eggs. Add the ingredients for the omelet: 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp sake, 1/2 cup dashi stock, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together gently until well combined. Ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Step 2
To achieve an exceptionally smooth and delicate texture, strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice. This step removes any unincorporated egg white or chalaza, resulting in a more custardy and uniform omelet.
Step 3
Line an oven-safe dish with parchment paper. Carefully pour the strained egg mixture into the prepared dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until the egg is set and cooked through. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Alternatively, you can cook this gently in a non-stick pan over very low heat with a lid on.
Step 4
Prepare your 2 slices of bread. On one side of each slice, spread a mixture of 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard and a pinch of black pepper. The subtle kick from the mustard and the aroma of pepper will beautifully complement the sweetness of the egg.
Step 5
Gently place the freshly baked, fluffy egg omelet onto the mustard-spread side of one slice of bread. Top with the other slice of bread to complete the sandwich. You can lightly press down to help the flavors meld.
Step 6
Cut the assembled Tamago Sando into 3 or 4 equal portions. Enjoy the delightful combination of soft, sweet egg and tender bread. Your homemade Japanese egg sandwich is ready!
