Ingredients
Method
To Make the Egg Salad
- Boil the Eggs: Start by placing the eggs in a pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once it boils, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit for about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the Eggs: Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water for 5-10 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel the Eggs: Tap the eggs gently on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel them under running water.
- Mash the Eggs: In a mixing bowl, mash the peeled eggs into coarse pieces with a fork.
- Add Seasonings: Combine the mashed eggs with sugar, salt, pepper, and milk (if using).
- Mix in Mayonnaise: Stir in Japanese mayonnaise until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
To Cook and Assemble the Sandwich
- Prepare the Bread: Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Toast the Bread: In a pan over medium heat, toast the buttered side of the bread until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the egg salad mixture on two slices of toasted bread. Top with the other two slices, buttered side up.
- Cut and Garnish: Cut the sandwiches diagonally and sprinkle with chives if desired.
Notes
Wrap leftover sandwiches in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Egg salad can last about 3 days in the fridge stored separately.
