Chipsi Mayai
Crispy fried potatoes folded into a fluffy golden egg omelette — Tanzania's beloved street food. Ready in 15 minutes, completely vegetarian, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into thin matchsticks, about 1/8-inch thick.
- 2
Beat eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper until uniform in color.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 4
Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to the skillet.
- 6
Pour beaten eggs into the pan and let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds until edges start to set.
- 7
Scatter crispy potatoes over the eggs. Fold omelette in half and slide onto a plate.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- vegetable peeler
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- medium bowl
- whisk
- 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
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