Un-Recipe – Egg and Tomato Sandwich

Posted on August 10, 2011 by thecompletebook

I love un-recipes for a quick and tasty lunch. Un-recipe’s also fall into the comfort food category for me, which is a double bonus. The last short while, whilst sorting out our home and garden, un-recipe’s of sorts has been on the cards for lunch – either that or leftovers from the previous evenings dinns. I love eggs and tomatoes together in a sarmie or on a slice of hot buttered toast, especially when the egg yolk is still lovely and runny – there is something magical that happens with an egg and tomato – not sure what but it’s yummy. Please let me know how you enjoy this moreish sarmie if you give it a try.

Un-Recipe Egg and Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients

2 slices fresh white bread – brown just isn’t the same for this
Butter
Sliced tomato
Salt and pepper to taste
Fried egg

Method

Butter the bread and top the one slice with the sliced tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
Add your fried egg and top with the second slice of bread.
Cut and enjoy.

41 thoughts on “Un-Recipe – Egg and Tomato Sandwich”

Cindy on August 10, 2011 at 09:09 said:

I’ve never been able to eat egg on bread, since I was a child. Strange hey?

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 11:35 said:
  
  Hmm, that is strange! Fear not, I am sure I make up for what you don’t have. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on August 10, 2011 at 09:55 said:

—Mandy,
A runny beautiful egg yoke is heavenly.
My hubs is British. He loves this sort of sandwich.
& Who wouldn’t?
Mmmmmmmmmmm. I’m gettin’ hungry.
Xx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 11:38 said:
  
  Yay, so nice when other people also enjoy the simple things like me. 😀 Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on August 10, 2011 at 11:40 said:

I usually do the same thing the only difference is that after frying the egg, I mash them with fork and spread it to my bread.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 11:57 said:
  
  I have never thought about mashing the egg before – I have however scrambled eggs to have on a sandwich. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Tandy on August 10, 2011 at 11:54 said:

egg on toast, with cheese and chutney for me 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 11:58 said:
  
  Hmm, cheese and chutney – yummy! Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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chicaandaluza on August 10, 2011 at 12:02 said:

..and a splodge of HP sauce….yummmmm!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 13:51 said:
  
  Oh yes, good old HP Sauce, I see there is a fruit flavoured one now too. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kelly on August 10, 2011 at 15:34 said:

I love this idea of the un-recipe comfort meal. I like working tomatoes into almost everything too – when I was little, my mom and I used to eat rice and tomato as a snack – that is a very cherished un-recipe memory of mine 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 15:41 said:
  
  Hi Kelly. The un-recipe is a fun way of keeping childhood memories alive. Seems all of our happy food memories were more often than not an un-recipe. Rice and tomatoes sound like a lovely as a un-recipe snack. 🙂 Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Peachie on August 10, 2011 at 15:44 said:

I love the runny yolk and yes, it’ll be perfect with the addition of HP sauce or branson’s pickles. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 16:00 said:
  
  Hi Peachie. Thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately I don’t know branson’s pickles but the idea sounds fabulous!. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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kitchenbelleicious on August 10, 2011 at 16:04 said:

A wonderful go to meal for me any day! I love the egg juices hitting the bread and the sweetness of the tomato is perfect with it

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 16:21 said:
  
  There is something magical that happens between eggs and tomatoes. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Tes on August 10, 2011 at 16:59 said:

Oh what a simple and flavourful sandwich 🙂 I will try this 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 17:43 said:
  
  Hi Tes, I am sure your little one will also enjoy this sandwich. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kristy on August 10, 2011 at 17:27 said:

I never used to enjoy eating cooked eggs, but I’m finding that I seem to enjoy them more now. I just may have to give this one a try. My grandpa was always a big fan of this sandwich. 🙂 I remember him eating them when I was a kid.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 17:45 said:
  
  Strange how we all like different things. I would love to hear how you enjoy this if you make it – I hope it gets at least a 3 spoon rating. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on August 10, 2011 at 17:41 said:

A fried egg and tomato sammich was my go-to snack after working the late shift at the bar. You’re right, there is something about the play of the runny yolk, the tomato, and the bread that i find so yummy and satisfying.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 17:46 said:
  
  I never realised that there were so many people of also like the combo. 😀 Sammich sounds cool. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on August 10, 2011 at 18:10 said:

One of my favorites!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 10, 2011 at 18:23 said:
  
  I honestly didn’t think that there were so many people who enjoyed this combination. Have a happy day. 😀
  
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spicegirlfla on August 10, 2011 at 19:13 said:

Now this is a sandwich I’ve never tried. I’ve topped a fried egg over a hamburger so I’m sensing how good this combo could be! I’m all about easy, simple dishes during these summer months…or anytime actually!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 15:44 said:
  
  A fried egg on top of a hamburger is also great – hope you give this sandwich a try – it is super quick and easy lunch. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Heavenly Housewife on August 10, 2011 at 21:47 said:

I am feeling you on the un-recipe thing. Sometimes the best things are simple, but just good flavour combos (like for me its greek yogurt and honey).
*kisses* HH

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 15:46 said:
  
  Ooh yum, Greek yoghurt and honey with a few nuts thrown in for good measure may also work – I am thinking slithered almonds or even pine nuts or pieces of pecans. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on August 10, 2011 at 23:23 said:

Simple and perfect, a great way to showcase really fresh produce!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 15:51 said:
  
  Thanks so much Celia. 🙂
  
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michoenglish87 on August 11, 2011 at 00:06 said:

my gran used to fry bacon bits and then crack an egg over them, flip it and then put it between slices of white bread – heaven we always had them when traveling.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 15:53 said:
  
  Great woman your Gran – can’t beat a bacon and egg sarmie for “padkos” with a big flask of tea. 😀 Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Anna Johnston on August 11, 2011 at 03:04 said:

I adore runny eggs on toast, can only have tomato with fried eggs, and can’t eat eggs on fresh bread, it’s always got to be toasted. Love the simple recipe, these are the tasty treats we all adore. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 16:05 said:
  
  I am thrilled that there are so many of us that enjoy the same simple treats – makes us feel closer across the vast ocean! Thanks again for honouring me with the 7 links challenge – I am looking forward to rummaging through all my old posts. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on August 11, 2011 at 08:15 said:

This egg and tomato sandwich is definitely unique and oddly enough.. I want to try it :).

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 16:06 said:
  
  I would love to hear how you enjoy it if you make it. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Fired Up Cooking SA on August 11, 2011 at 13:12 said:

Hello! I’ve been missing your posts, but I’m ctaching up now 🙂

You’ve got me craving my 2 favourite sandwiches – either tomato slices with salt & pepper, or soft fried egg with cheese, both on fresh white bread! Never tried them together though…I’ll have to do so 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 16:10 said:
  
  Hi Linda, it is lovely to see you back. 😀
  Hmm, I have scrambled eggs with cheese before but must try a fried egg – or even a soft boiled egg maybe and let’s face it, it’s hard to beat a tomato, salt and pepper sarmie.
  Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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bakingdevils on August 16, 2011 at 06:19 said:

Simple cooking by far is the best cooking…love your creation…infact, I had never, ever had a fried egg in a tomato sandwich – I so want to have one now…runny yolk…totally divine and to die for…beautiful post ….btw, loved the great analysis of your posts…fantastic reading…it is always a pleasure to visit your space…

-Shilpa

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:27 said:
  
  Shilpa, thank you so much for your kind words. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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