Chipsmayei

Level

Easy

Time

5 Min

SERVES

2

Tanzanian Omelet

Chipsmayei was one of the first dishes we ate in Tanzania. During your trip through Tanzania, you are guaranteed to find this food on every corner. Basically, the African recipe consists only of omelets and chips. We admit: It sounds a little strange, but it’s super for making a delicious breakfast out of leftover fries. The fries blend perfectly with the omelet.

Ingredients

  • leftover french fries
  • 4 onions
  • eggs
  • salt
  • tomatoes for decoration

Instructions

How to prepare Chipsimayei

  1. Peel and cut onions
  2. Heat vegetable oil and add onions until they become a little glassy
  3. Add french fries
  4. Turn down the heat to level 3
  5. Add eggs and add salt as well as pepper
  6. Cover the pan and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before carefully turning the omelet
  7. Cut tomatoes
  8. Serve with fresh diced tomatoes and fresh pepper
  9. Enjoy immediately
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