Sándwich de huevo japonés (Tamago Sando)

Ingredientes

• 4 slices shokupan (Japanese milk bread, also called Hokkaido bread) – if you cannot find shokupan you can make it from scratch using this recipe
• Butter
• 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
• 5 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise – if you cannot find kewpie mayo you can make it from scratch using this recipe
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (use a little less for table salt, since the grains are smaller)
• ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
• Ground black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Mash the eggs: Put the hard boiled eggs in a bowl and mash with a fork.

2. 2

   Add the seasonings: Add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper, and stir. Continue mashing until the mixture is creamy, but not completely pasty. Leave some parts of the eggs not mashed to add texture and volume.

3. 3

   Make the sandwich: Butter each slice of bread and spread the egg salad on two slices.

4. 4

   Serve: Top with the other slice and cut the sandwich in half.