Futomaki Sandwich (ฟูโตมากิแซนด์วิช)

1.Prepare the crab stick mayonnaise filling by shredding the crab sticks into strips and mixing with mayonnaise. Set aside.

2.Prepare the seasoned spinach by boiling the spinach for about ½ minute, then submerging it in ice water. Squeeze out excess water, chop into pieces, and mix with soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.

3.Prepare the sweet mushrooms by soaking the dried shiitake mushrooms in water until soft. Squeeze out excess water, slice them thinly, and place in a pan with soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Cook until the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, add sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, and mix well. Set aside.

4.To assemble one sandwich set, use 4 slices of bread and spread butter on the sides that will face the fillings.

5.For the first sandwich pair, place a shiso leaf, followed by sweet egg and seasoned spinach. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing down.

6.For the second sandwich pair, place thin slices of pickled ginger, followed by sweet mushrooms and cucumber. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing down.

7.Spread butter on top of both sandwich pairs. Add the crab stick mayonnaise filling and spread it evenly. Top with the other sandwich piece, buttered side facing the filling.

8.Repeat the process to make another set, and wrap in paper, foil, or plastic wrap.