Chipsi Mayai (French Fries Omelette): A Snack From Tanzania

Author:
Travel Chef
Updated date:
Jan 30, 2021

I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.

Chipsi mayai (French fries omelette)
Dred Cuan

Chipsi mayai, also called chips mayai, is a popular street food in Tanzania. The main ingredients are French fries and eggs; therefore, it is also known as a "fries omelette." Other vegetables such as onion and tomato may be added to make it special. Let me show you how to make this delicious Tanzanian street food.

Cook Time


Prep time	Cook time	Ready in	Yields
10 min	15 min	25 min	1 to 2 servings

Ingredients

For the French fries:

150 grams fries
salt
cooking oil

For the eggs:

3 eggs, beaten
salt
pepper

Other ingredients:

1 small onion, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
hot sauce
ketchup
cooking oil

Utensils

For Preparation:

1 large bowl
1 medium bowl
1 small bowl
fork
chopping board
knife

For Cooking:

saute pan
frying pan
tongs or skimmer spoon
bowl or plate

Instructions

Beat eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat up oil in a frying pan. Once the oil is hot, start cooking the fries.
When the fries are halfway cooked, transfer the fries to a plate lined with paper towels or a bowl with a strainer. Allow them to cool.
Repeat the same procedure with the remaining fries.
After finishing the first frying, refry all the fries. Cook everything all the way through or until golden brown.
Once done cooking, place the fries on a plate lined with paper towels or a bowl with a strainer to remove excess oil.
Transfer the fries to a bowl. Season with salt.
In a separate pan, cover the bottom the cooked fries. Pour the beaten eggs on top.
Cover the pan. Cook it until the bottom part is set.
Flip it over to cook the other side of the omelette. Again, cover the pan.
Remove from the heat once the omelette is thoroughly cooked.
Serve chipsi mayai with freshly chopped tomatoes and onions. Add some ketchup or hot sauce on top.

Step-by-Step Video

Tips and Techniques

Double-frying the fries makes them crunchier.
Adjust the number of side dishes and condiments when serving.
Mix other vegetables into the fries and egg mixture, if desired.
Chipsi mayai can be served for breakfast or as a snack.
For a more authentic flavor, serve with African pepper sauce.

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