How To Make Nigerian Egg Sauce and Fried Plantains #nigerianfood #food #eggs

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while serrano is more accessible.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Chives offer a similar flavor with fewer calories.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes; mix well to combine.

In a separate pot, boil eggs until hard-boiled, about 10 minutes.

Cool the eggs, peel, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Gently fold the chopped eggs into the sauce mixture.

Add chopped green onions, garlic, ginger, and stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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