Breakfast
Pandesal with Egg and Ham
About this dish
A breakfast favorite in Filipino households, pandesal gets a hearty upgrade with savory ham and a perfectly cooked egg. This recipe brings together the soft, slightly sweet bread roll with a savory filling that's perfect for a filling start to your day.
Ingredients
UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.
Pandesal rolls
grain4 pieces
Ham slices
protein4 slices (approx. 100 g)
Imperial measurement: 4 slices (approx. 3.5 oz)
Eggs
protein4 large eggs
Butter
fat2 tablespoons (approx. 28 g)
Imperial measurement: 2 tablespoons
Salt
seasoning1 pinch (per egg)
Black pepper
seasoning1 pinch (per egg)
Method
Split the pandesal rolls
2 minutesSlice each pandesal roll horizontally but leave one side intact to create a hinged pocket for the filling.
Fry the ham
3 minutesIn a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the ham slices and cook for about 1 minute per side, until lightly browned.
Fry the eggs
4 minutesRemove the ham and set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining butter. Crack the eggs into the pan, season with salt and pepper, and fry to your liking (sunny-side-up, over easy, etc.).
Assemble the sandwiches
1 minutePlace a slice or two of ham inside each pandesal roll, then top with a fried egg. Serve warm.
Equipment
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Nutrition facts
Tips
- Use fresh, soft pandesal for the best texture.
- If.
- If your pandesal is a day old, warm them briefly in the oven to revive them.
- For a richer flavor, substitute the butter in the pan with a little oil from frying the ham, or use garlic butter for an extra kick.
- Fried eggs with runny yolks create a messy but delicious experience, if you prefer a neater sandwich, fry the eggs until the yolks are fully set.
- Pair this sandwich with a hot cup of Filipino coffee or your favorite morning juice.
Serving suggestions
- Serve the pandesal sandwiches immediately while hot. They are perfect with a side of fresh fruit or a simple tomato salad for a complete breakfast.
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Recipe by
Liza Villanueva
Specialises in Filipino cuisineLiza makes ube halaya that has healed family rifts. She believes purple is a flavor.
Describe yourself in three words: Cheerful, whimsical, loves purple.