Omelet made with Fries | Chips Mayai

Similar to the Spanish omelet, this recipe for Tanzanian chips mayai is a great breakfast dish to share that brings a street food classic into your home kitchen. This easy-to-make omelet is topped with crispy fries and served with kachumbari, a tomato salad.
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, small dice
1 medium tomato, diced
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, Kashmiri preferred
Salt to taste
1 pound waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
Neutral oil for frying
Heat a 10” non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle in enough oil to lightly coat the bottom, then add the onion. Cook until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
Add in the bell pepper and tomato, cooking until the tomatoes have let off their liquid and the peppers have softened but are still a vibrant green. Season well with salt and transfer into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set the pan aside to use again.
To the bowl, crack in the eggs, seasoning with cilantro, chili powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Fill a separate medium-sized pot with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350°F (180°C). Pat the potatoes dry using a clean kitchen towel. Working in batches, fry in the oil until they’re tender and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain the fries on a paper towel-lined plate, lightly seasoning with salt.
Set the 10” frying pan over medium-low heat. Add in the butter. Once melted, pour on top the egg mixture, and scramble until 1/2 way cooked. Then spread into an even layer, then press the fries into the top. Gently shake the pan to keep the bottom from sticking.
Place a large plate (wider than the pan) on top of the skillet. Use a kitchen towel to protect yourself, and in one swift motion, flip the omelet onto the plate.
Add a splash of oil into the pan, then slide the omelet in, so the other side can cook until set, another 2-3 minutes.
Timestamps:
00:22 Prepping the Vegetables
1:53 Sauté the Veggies
3:01 Preparing the Fries
4:19 Preparing the Egg Mixture
5:11 Cooking the Omelette
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[@loulou272889]

I mean I love the food but can we please appreciate this goddess! She glowin!

[@Jikoni]

We totally agree! 🥰

[@Shakila-t3c]

Yummy 😋

[@uriustosh]

This has to be the most posh chipsi mayai ever created. So much effort for such a simple dish! That being said, I'm still eating.

[@katanokasaine908]

This is absolutely a must have ... delicious 🤤

[@kousikv2247]

Best most generous omelet preparation I've seen. M sure ur hubby is a very lucky man.. cheers

[@i-am-him-q6m]

yummy... a big fan. That for a breakfast would definitely brighten my day.

[@Jikoni]

Thanks! And we completely agree :) Hope you go ahead and try this recipe out.

[@briansimon3914]

What I have just watched is vibing in a kitchen level 1000!. Now this vid was dope. Chips mayai imetokea vizuri mno. Asante

[@Jikoni]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nicolemwithaga6956]

Ooh.. wow!

[@diidimeh]

I can't WAIT to try this!!

[@wkrkl25]

i will do this this weekend

[@harrytaylor5412]

What's this pretty lady's name? It's funny but I just dreamed of making something similar to this only to wake up for KZbin to suggest this. Amazing!!

[@harrytaylor5412]

I'm trying this and adding it to my restaurant's menu

[@Jikoni]

Thank you so much! Your customers will love it!

[@mwapemwelwa3234]

Good Lord!🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@deepangv5649]

Really an awesome taste..I tried in my home..All my family members are loved a lot..A tasty african Food