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Nigerian Scrambled Eggs

Cultural Context

Nigerian scrambled eggs, often enjoyed as a breakfast dish, reflects the vibrant flavors of West African cuisine. This dish usually features fresh vegetables and spices, showcasing the importance of communal meals in Nigerian culture. Today, it is a popular choice not only in Nigeria but also among those seeking a quick, flavorful meal worldwide.

NigerianNGmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
30 eggs
spring onions
green bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
red bell pepper
fresh tomatoes
onion
garlic
ginger
chicken stock powder
salt
vegetable oil
curry powder
dried thyme
2 cans of corned beef

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs can reduce costs.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: none

Homemade spice mixes can be tailored to taste and are often cheaper than store-bought.

1

Crack 30 eggs into a small bowl one by one to avoid any unpleasant surprises, then transfer to a large bowl.

2

Chop spring onions, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper.

3

Chop fresh tomatoes and onion.

4

Use a chopping tool to finely chop garlic and ginger.

5

Season the eggs with chicken stock powder and salt, mixing just enough to incorporate the seasoning.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot, then add half of the chopped spring onions and sauté.

7

Add curry powder and dried thyme to the pan, stirring to wake up the spices.

8

Add chopped tomatoes and the chopped peppers to the pan, mixing everything together and seasoning with salt and chicken stock powder.

9

After about 3 minutes, add boiled and blended tatasha (a type of tomato sauce) to the pan, mixing until the sauce is rich and deep in color.

10

Add 2 cans of corned beef to the sauce, mixing until it melts into the sauce without overwhelming the egg mixture.

11

Add the remaining chopped bell peppers to the sauce and mix for a few seconds, ensuring they remain vibrant in color.

12

Transfer the seasoned eggs into the pan with the sauce, setting the heat to low to cook slowly while stirring occasionally.

13

Garnish the dish with leftover spring onions and allow to cool before plating and refrigerating for meal prep.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

large bowlpanchopping tool

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Eggs NigerianNigerian Egg Sauce

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