Authentic Hong Rui Zhen Style 3-Layer Sandwich
Taiwan’s Popular Snack: Homemade Hong Rui Zhen Sandwich Recipe
Recreate Taiwan’s beloved Hong Rui Zhen sandwich, a delicacy with 70 years of tradition, right in your own kitchen! This 3-layer sandwich features a delightful combination of ham, cheese, and egg. Despite its simple ingredients, it offers a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor profile with an incredibly soft and luscious texture that appeals to all ages. It’s an ideal choice for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack. Enjoy a taste of comfort and deliciousness anytime with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Sandwich Ingredients- 4 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 eggs
- 1 slice of processed cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 2 slices of ham
- Mayonnaise, to taste
Sweet & Savory Buttercream Sauce- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp soy milk (or regular milk)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp soy milk (or regular milk)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients for your sandwich. You’ll need 4 slices of bread, 2 eggs, 1 slice of cheese, and 2 slices of ham.
Step 2
Crack the 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly with a fork or a whisk until well combined. If you’re concerned about any eggy odor, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother, more delicate egg crepe.
Step 3
Lightly grease a non-stick skillet with a small amount of cooking oil and heat it over low heat. Pour the whisked egg mixture thinly into the pan, cooking gently until a thin, delicate egg crepe is formed. Be mindful of the heat to prevent it from burning.
Step 4
Once cooked, trim the egg crepe to the size of your bread slices. Briefly blanch the ham slices in boiling water for about 10 seconds; this helps remove any excess fat and ensures a cleaner flavor.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the signature sweet and savory buttercream sauce. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, soy milk, brown sugar, and mayonnaise. Stir well. You can gently melt the butter by placing the bowl over a double boiler (bain-marie) or by microwaving it in short bursts of 15-20 seconds. The goal is to soften the butter, not to fully liquefy it. Stir until just combined for a smooth sauce.
Step 6
Time to assemble your 3-layer sandwich! Spread a thin layer of the buttercream sauce on one slice of bread. Top with the prepared egg crepe, a drizzle of mayonnaise, and then another slice of bread. Repeat the process: spread buttercream sauce on the second slice of bread, layer with the 2 ham slices and the cheese slice, then add the third slice of bread. Finally, apply mayonnaise, the remaining egg crepe, and buttercream sauce to the top slice of bread, and place the final slice of bread on top to complete the Hong Rui Zhen sandwich structure.
Step 7
To make the sandwich easier to eat, carefully trim off the crusts. Then, slice the sandwich in half diagonally for a neat presentation. Your delicious and soft Hong Rui Zhen style sandwich is ready to be enjoyed! Pair it with your favorite warm beverage for a delightful treat.
