Vegan “Egg Mayo” Sandwich

In today’s post, I’m sharing a vegan twist on one of our nation’s favourite sandwiches… Egg Mayonnaise! Perfect for lunches, picnics or parties, this recipe is incredibly simple to make and whips together in 5 minutes or less. For savoury breakfast fans, this vegan ‘egg mayo’ also makes a great topping for toast. It’s a favourite with my family and we hope you love it too!

Tofu makes a great substitute for egg in this sandwich. Not only does it have a similar consistency to egg when mashed with mayo, but it is cruelty-free and healthy! It is packed full of plant proteins and minerals, contains zero cholesterol and is much lower in saturated fat compared to eggs.

Whenever possible, I buy calcium-set tofu as it’s an easy way to boost calcium levels. Here in the UK, the only calcium-set tofu I’ve found is the Cauldron Foods Organic Tofu. Fortunately, this one has the perfect texture for making egg mayo! According to their website, just 100g (about one quarter of a block) of Cauldron Plain Tofu contains a whopping 40% of the calcium RDA.

As a teenager, I worked weekends at a local cricket club preparing the cricketers’ afternoon tea. I made literally hundreds of egg mayonnaise sandwiches over the course of a season, but I never ate a single one myself as I couldn’t bear the ‘eggy’ taste or smell! I literally had to try and hold my breath as I mixed the ingredients together. I wish this vegan egg mayo had been invented back then as it would have made sandwich making far more enjoyable! (and I probably would have sneaked a few for myself too!)

But fear not. If you are a fan of the ‘eggy’ flavour, you don’t have to miss out. Adding a pinch or two of kala namak (aka ‘black salt’) will do the trick. This rock salt (which is actually pink rather than black!), has a sulfur-like taste to it, so it’s great for making your egg mayo, omelettes or scrambled eggs more ‘eggy’. It’s really cheap and you can purchase it from Asian grocery stores or online. I purchased a 100g bag from Amazon UK and it cost just £1.69 with free delivery.

Vegan “Egg Mayonnaise” Sandwich Filling

A delicious, nutritious, vegan twist on one of our nation’s favourite sandwich fillings. For savoury breakfast fans, this tofu ‘egg mayo’ also makes a great topping for toast.
Hands-on Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine English
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 TBSP vegan mayonnaise [See Note *]
  • ½-1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt [use Kala Namak ‘Black Salt’ if you like an eggy taste – See Note**]
  • 400 g / 14 oz medium-firm tofu [see Note ***]
  • handful of cress
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, turmeric and salt to a mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
  • Drain the tofu and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Crumble the tofu into the bowl, then use a fork to mash the tofu and mix it with the mayonnaise. Taste test and adjust the seasoning to suit.
  • Serve in sandwiches or on top of toast with a sprinkling of cress and black pepper.
  • Any leftovers will keep for about three days stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

*I use this Quick & Easy Mayonnaise. If you prefer shop-bought, vegan mayonnaises such as Hellmans Vegan Mayo and Vegenaise are now widely available in the UK.
**Kala Namak has a strong, eggy taste so if you’re new to this salt, I would recommend starting with a small amount (a pinch) and taste testing until you reach the desired level of ‘egginess’.
*** Using a calcium-set tofu is an easy way to boost calcium levels. For this recipe, I use Cauldron Foods Organic Tofu, available in the chiller cabinets in large UK supermarkets.
Keyword Dairy-Free, Egg Salad, Egg-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Buffets, Vegan Picnics, Vegan Sandwiches

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5 thoughts on “Vegan “Egg Mayo” Sandwich

  1. 5 stars
    Great sandwich and a great substitute for egg mayo. Go easy on the black salt if you’re after a more eggy experience; it’s potent stuff!!!

    1. So pleased you’re enjoying this ‘egg’ mayo! 😀 It’s definitely a worthy substitute for the real thing.

      And great advice about going easy on the black salt. It’s potent stuff!!

  2. Where do you buy the black salt from in the UK? I’ve seen pink salt loads, but not black.

    I’ll try Asian shops, but that’s a separate trip.

    Thanks

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