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Tamago sando

From the video “How to Make Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) (Recipe) たまごサンドの作り方 (レシピ)” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.24*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$16.76* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$2.48*for the batch in the video
~$1.24*per serving

You save about ~$16.76* per serving (93% less*) than ordering it out — ~$33.52* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shokupan

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving250 kcal · 13% of 2,000
Fat23 g29%
Saturated fat6.7 g34%
Sodium527 mg23%
Carbohydrate1.4 g1%
Fiber0 g0%
Total sugars1.2 gno daily value
Added sugars0.5 g1%
Protein9.8 g20%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber0 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−18 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 150 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (2)). Typical amounts assumed for salted butter, Japanese mayonnaise, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: shokupan. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • bowl
  • fork
  • knife
  • plates

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total preparation time not stated
  • exact quantity of Japanese mayonnaise not stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Just One Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tamago sando

What makes Just One Cookbook's Tamago sando recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Tamago sando focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmashing makes egg salad pasty; keep some texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Tamago sando at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Tamago sando recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Tamago sando ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Tamago sando can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Tamago sando?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Tamago sando?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.