Eggs are fairly low-calorie food. Hard-boiled eggs provide only 77 calories, 5 grams of fat and a very small amount of carbs
The sandwich is a mealtime staple for nearly every culture on the planet. Whether it is the North American Club or it’s vegetarian counterpart, the Indian style Bombay, the recipe for sandwich construction remains the same: stack together any variety of ingredients between slices of baked dough or fold them into myriad kinds of flat bread.
A splendid amalgamation of layered fixings and sauces, the sandwich offers a terrific blend of flavours and textures. In homage to the handheld genius that is this uniquely human chef-d’oeuvre, this page will visually deconstruct and demonstrate how the perfect red curry egg sandwich is assembled and typically consumed.
THE RED CURRY EGG SANDWICH
These sandwiches are very ‘’ British Empire’’ and have a certain air of the Raj. They are most appropriate for breakfast or even a quick, light supper. These sandwiches were so popular back in the days, whereas, other countries tried to implement their flavors to add creative and amazing twists.
An "egg and chutney sandwich" is made from chutney and minced hard-boiled eggs; an "egg cream" sandwich from hard-boiled eggs pounded into a smooth paste and seasoned with anchovies and mustard. A common alternative is to mash the hard-boiled egg together with mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper usually called simply egg spread, or an egg mayonnaise or egg mayo. Cress is often seen as the typical accompaniment to an egg sandwich. Salad cream is also a common alternative to mayonnaise, mainly within the UK.
INGREDIENTS (Make at home)
2 boiled eggs
2 slice sandwich bread
White bread provides about 75 calories and 1 gram of fat per slice. Bread typically has 15 grams of carbohydrate or more, but with less than one gram of fiber, the net carb intake will be about the same.
1 tbs butter
As it’s mainly composed of fat, butter is a high-calorie food. One tablespoon of butter packs about 100 calories, which is similar to medium-sized banana
1 tbs Sri Lankan red curry
Curry powder's are made from different combinations of spices, nutritional content can vary based on the ingredients. 1 tbs contains: 6.5 calories, 1 gram of protein, 1 gram of fat, 1 gram of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber
1/2 tbs yellow mustard
Mustard’s status as one of the world’s oldest savory spices is only matched by well-known folklore of its health benefits. For today’s dietitian promoting healthy accoutrements to wholesome foods, mustard packs a punch with a functional and highly nutritious seed and greens that are tasty to munch!
1 tbs tomato sauce
Tomatoes are a great source of potassium and vitamin C. Several beneficial forms of vitamin A are also present in tomatoes. Tomatoes contain very little fat, less than half a gram per cup.
3 tbs mayonnaise
231g of mayonnaise contains 129.36g of water, 769 calories, 2.08g of protein, 76.92g of total lipid fat, 15.48g of carbohydrate and 9.7g of sugars. We could also find 1693mg of sodium, 14.85mg of vitamin E, 15.48g of carbohydrate, 2.08g of protein, 155mg of potassium and 16.2mg of choline.
2 thin slices tomato
Tomatoes are a fruit that contains minimal carbs and plenty of nutrients. For people following a low carb diet, tomatoes can be a good choice. It is important to note, however, that the variety and size of the tomato will change the number of carbs that it contains.
2 thin slices onion
Raw onions are very low in calories, with only 40 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams). By fresh weight, they are 89% water, 9% carbs, and 1.7% fiber, with tiny amounts of protein and fat. 100-grams portion contains 9.3 grams of carbs and 1.7 grams of fiber, so the total digestible carb content is 7.6 grams.
Salt and pepper, to taste
There is 1 calorie in a 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper. Calorie breakdown: 11% fat, 81% carbs, 8% protein. Salt no calories or carbs
WHERE DID THESE SANDWICHES ORIGINATE FROM?
A 1905 British cookbook describes an “egg sandwich” made with sliced hard-boiled eggs, marinated in oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and garnished with minced watercress. An “egg cream” sandwich from hard-boiled eggs pounded into a smooth paste and seasoned with anchovies and mustard. A common alternative is to mash the hard-boiled egg together with mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper usually called simply egg spread, or an egg mayonnaise or egg mayo. Cress is often seen as the typical accompaniment to an egg sandwich. Salad cream is also a common alternative to mayonnaise, mainly within the United Kindom.
Even the main dish was originated from the UK, Sri Lanka had added their twist into the sandwich and came up with a magical Lankan twist. Most might have tasted the classic egg sandwich but where can you try the “Sri Lankan Egg Sandwich” here in Canada? We got you covered for all who wishes to taste.
