Continental · serves 2

Egg Mayo Sandwich

Boil, mash, spread. Ten minutes, no stove skill required.

12 min Easy Contains egg

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, boiled
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise or thick curd
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 onion or spring onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 slices bread
  • Butter
  • Lettuce or cucumber

Method

  1. Boil the eggs 9 minutes for firm yolks, then cool them in cold water so they peel cleanly.
  2. Mash roughly with a fork — leave some chunks, don't make it a paste.
  3. Mix with mayo, mustard, onion, salt and a lot of black pepper.
  4. Butter the bread right to the edges.
  5. Filling on, then something crunchy.
  6. Press down, cut diagonally.

Questions people ask about Egg Mayo Sandwich

How long does Egg Mayo Sandwich take?

About 12 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What is the one thing to get right in Egg Mayo Sandwich?

Mash roughly with a fork — leave some chunks, don't make it a paste.

What can I use instead of eggs in Egg Mayo Sandwich?

Use for binding, 1 tbsp besan whisked with 2 tbsp water per egg. For scrambles, crumbled firm tofu with a pinch of kala namak.

Can I make Egg Mayo Sandwich ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

What do you serve with Egg Mayo Sandwich?

Bread, potatoes or a simple salad. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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