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Homemade Mayai Pasua - Classic Kenyan Street Food Recipe! 🇰🇪

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Kenyan Mayai Pasua

Cultural Context

Originating from Kenya, Mayai Pasua is a beloved street food that combines eggs with local vegetables and spices. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or snack, it reflects the vibrant flavors of Kenyan cuisine. Today, variations can be found across East Africa, with each region adding its unique twist to this comforting dish.

KenyanKEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 large eggs
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
2 fresh chili peppers
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides protein while being lower in fat.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: none

Zucchini is often more affordable and adds moisture.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: none

Spinach is nutrient-dense and cooks quickly.

1

Hard boil the eggs and let them cool.

2

Prepare a kachumbari mix by chopping tomatoes, onions, and fresh chili, and mixing them with lemon juice and fresh coriander.

3

Slice the hard-boiled eggs and top them with the kachumbari mix.

4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwhiskingflipping

Equipment Needed

frying panmixing bowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Mayai PasuaKenyan Egg Pasua

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