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Haitian Eggs and Plantains

Cultural Context

Haitian Eggs and Plantains, a beloved breakfast dish in Haiti, showcases the island's vibrant flavors and agricultural bounty. Traditionally enjoyed in homes, this dish reflects the resourcefulness of Haitian cuisine, combining simple ingredients like eggs and plantains into a hearty meal. Today, it is celebrated not only in Haiti but also in Haitian communities around the world, offering a taste of home and heritage.

HaitianHTmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
ripe plantains
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
lime
bell peppers
onion
tomato
hot dogs
sausages
eggs
1 whole cube of maggi
1 teaspoon of a piece
thyme
1 tablespoon butter
calapso sauce

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie option, while bananas are more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol, while tofu is a plant-based protein.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

3

Add a slice of lime to the water.

4

Cut both ends of the plantains and score the skin to help peel them after boiling.

5

Boil the plantains in the salted water until cooked.

6

Remove the plantains from the water and run cold water over them to cool.

7

Peel the plantains and cut them into circular pieces.

8

In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add sliced hot dogs and sausages.

9

Add chopped bell peppers, onions, and diced tomato to the pot and sauté until cooked.

10

Clean the eggs by removing the white part and beat them with lime juice, maggi cube, a piece, thyme, and butter.

11

Add the egg mixture to the pot with the veggies and meats, cooking until the eggs are done with some color.

12

Plate the dish by arranging the plantains and eggs, garnishing with orange slices and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardplate

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Haitian BreakfastOeufs au PlatPlantains and Eggs

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