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THE BEST EGG SANDWICH OF ALL TIME.

September 16, 2013 by Stacey 33 Comments

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A little while ago on Facebook, I declared that my lunch that day was the best egg sandwich of all time. OF ALL TIME. Intrigued by the boldness of my claim, somebody asked me what my technique was, as we all secretly think our way is the best way of sandwich-making (my husband likes the cheese on the top, I like it on the bottom, he’s clearly wrong), I thought I’d share. When I was a kid and moaned to my ma that I was hungry, I knew her answer was ALWAYS going to be “have a sandwich!”, and to me, that was the equivalent of “go cut off your own arm!”. I hated sandwiches.

But I have a few rules. I’m partial to a vegemite and cheese sandwich, soft white bread, crusts cut off. I like a good salad with plenty of mustard and mayo, I love a curried egg. But the one thing they all have in common is they’ve got to be on TOP-QUALITY bakery bread. Soft inner, and crunchy crust. I like a sourdough and whatever from time to time (will always choose a salad roll over a salad sandwich, for shiz), but for your average, every-day staple, it’s gotta be bakery bread. Sliced in sandwich thickness.

If you’re slapping together an egg sambo (as Beth would say, I have actually never used the term), allow me to download into your brain the correct way to do so. Your way is wrong. I am right.

For two of the BEST EGG SANDWICHES OF ALL TIME, you’re going to need:

Two eggs

Four slices of good-quality, thinly-sliced bread

salt and pepper (I often go plain white pepper AND cracked black. I love that shit.)

Good-quality mayonnaise (although I am SO partial to a Miracle Whip, sorry purists. Ranch dressing is also rad. As is a tablespoon or so of cream)

And this guy:

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This is my granny and my nana all rolled into one. Who didn’t have a curried egg sandwich triangle from a plate decorated with parsley on it, growing up in Australia? So good.

So – if rule number one is good quality bakery bread, rule number two is only boil your eggs for 8 minutes.

That way you don’t get that ugly-ass green ring around your now-powdery yolk. EW. You put a pot of water on to boil. When it starts, you pop your (organic, free-range) eggy weggs into the water and set the timer for 8 minutes. When they’re done, you tip out the hot water and run them under cold water for a minute or so. They will keep cooking, as is their wont, but they won’t overcook, as you’ve given them a few minutes’ grace. Besides, I like a little gooey golden yolk, not a pale powdery number.

Rule number three – don’t be shy with the salt.

You want your sandwich to be a flavour explosion, not a witheringly boring white egg sandwich on white bread. Sure the curry powder is going to give it some pop, but it benefits from being lavish with the sodium chloride. Be bold. Taste as you go so you don’t go overboard, but be generous.

Putting it all together:

You take the shells off your eggs (under running water, if you are an accidental shell-leaver-onererer), and put your eggs in a bowl. Mash them with a fork and add about a tablespoon of your mayonnaise. Check the texture – if you like it creamier, add more mayo. Start with a teaspoon of curry powder (you want a hint, not your head blown off), and move on with the salt and pepper. When you’ve nailed the combo, slap it on some bread, and take it all the way to the edges. Let’s go all the way, do-do-do, Rosahhhnnnna!

the best egg sandwich of all time

So now that you’ve been schooled in Excellent Egg Sandwich Construction, you can tell me what your usual style is. I’ve heard some people put celery in theirs. I’m not sure how I feel about this.

Filed Under: I'm a '90s kid, Kid Food, Lunch, Lunchbox, Snacks, Vegetarian

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  1. Judy says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    That’s pretty much how I do the eggs, but I prefer a grainy bread and sliced onions – YUM!!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      I’ve only just been introduced to the glory that is onion on an egg sandwich – I’m going to try your version!

      Reply
  2. Lisa Mckenzie says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I just like egg no mayo cracked black pepper and heaps of rock salt and cos lettuce..yum!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      heeeeeeaps of salt!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ I Spy Plum Pie says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Is it sacrilege to say we never ate egg sandwiches when I was growing up? I’ve only started eating them in recent years (and mainly just because they are often one of the only vego options at work lunches!) but maybe I should give making them a try myself!
    Ps. nice addition of the Toto lyrics! Love me some Toto!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      They are ALWAYS useful!

      Reply
  4. Katie Rainbird says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I am sure how I feel about celery and that is HELL NO! I am however, OK with some shredded iceberg lettuce. I would have DUG a platter of your finest curried egg sangas at PB on Friday, yes I would. x

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Yep, I’m with you on the lettuce.

      Reply
  5. Dee says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I steam my eggs (15 minutes in the vegie saucepan steamer on top of the stove), use mayo (or aioli if I have some) plus curry powder and pepper, cos lettuce, and avocado if I’ve got it to ramp up the yumminess. I thought I was fussy about the bread but not compared to you 🙂 One of my favourite lunches too!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      haha the crusts have to be crusty, or they’re GONE!

      Reply
  6. Maryandlil says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Now you have made me hungry!!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Haha I nearly had one for dinner.

      Reply
  7. Kelley @ magnetoboldtoo says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    That ain’t a sambo.

    It is a SANGA. And a damn fine one at that. I haven’t had a curried egg SANGA in like 20 years. Want.

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      I’ve never called them that either!

      Reply
  8. MotherDownUnder says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I only boil my eggs for seven minutes. Because when I asked my mom how to boil an egg, she said seven minutes. So seven minutes it is!
    And this might be kind of breaking the rules of a sandwich but I like to grill my bread with a little butter and then put the filling in.
    Yummo!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      A GRILLED egg sandwich? Hmmmmmm

      Reply
  9. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Oh you cannot beat an egg sandwich! And I am all for meatless recipes…. I’m not a vegetarian, but I don’t eat a huge amount of meat and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE meatless meals! Thanks 🙂

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      You are so very welcome! I find I cater very well to the omnivores who want to cut back a little 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kymmie says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    OMG. Cracking up. I’m so going to do a Beth and call my sandwiches Sambos from now on. I can see a curried egg sandwich in my very distant future! Great post Stacey! x

    http://kympiez.blogspot.com.au

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      No, thank YOU!

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth@thebackyardlemontree says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    The old egg sandwich is very underrated. This looks like a classic Australian afternoon tea sandwich.

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      I could do with one right now!

      Reply
  12. Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    I like green onion in mine. Thanks so much for hosting!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      Oh I like that idea!

      Reply
  13. missandmisters says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:42 am

    So I had to google Miracle Whip and I found this: http://www.cracked.com/funny-5461-miracle-whip/

    Imma gonna put this in the box at the bottom of the cupboard with your instant coffee. Although I’m inspired to try making a sweet spiced mayo of my own. That is, after I make myself seven of your egg sandwiches first because now I have a serious craving. I’m not even pregnant. Thanks.

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      Oh damn straight, Miracle Whip will kill ya. But it’s kinda tangy, which I like. Like mixing mayo with a little vinegar. yummmmmmmm

      Reply
  14. Rosierockets says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I agree, if you’re eating eggs of any description you need heaps of salt! Love it, you’ve now made me hungry and craving a curried egg sanga!

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      Yes! Salt on ALL OF THE EGGS!

      Reply
  15. Michelle Lisle says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I love egg sandwhiches and had one just last week….my method is similar to yours…boil and egg, shell it, mash with a tad of butter and serve on bread of choice……I gave up white bread a long time ago but still love a cucumber sandwhich on fresh white bread, it’s so refreshing in summer…..Our mums must be related as mine used to tell me amd my sisters to make a sandwhich when we were hungry too….xo

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    • Veggie Mama says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      Haha I bet I say it to my own kids too! I like grain bread with sandwiches, but it’s gotta be good quality 🙂

      Reply
  16. singapore food blog says

    November 23, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    I love sandwich! Is a must eat for every week! Looking at the picture just make me hungry.

    Reply
  17. ROSEANNE SCHOOF says

    December 31, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    ok but what about a scrambled egg sandwich, salted and peppered on white bread sans crust and loaded with mayo! its a messy sandwich, and oh SO DELICIOUS!!!!

    Reply

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