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Nigerian Egg Sauce

Cultural Context

Nigerian Egg Sauce is a beloved dish in Nigeria, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a quick meal. It showcases the country's vibrant flavors through the use of fresh vegetables and spices, making it a comforting staple. This dish is versatile, with variations found across West Africa, and is now embraced globally, often served with rice or bread.

NigerianNGmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 large eggs
2 cooking spoon vegetable oil
3 spring onion
4 large plum tomatoes
5 scotch bonnets
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
Salt to taste
Chilies pepper to taste
2 seasoning cubes (optional)

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.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

2

Chop spring onions, plum tomatoes, and bell peppers finely.

3

Add chopped spring onions to the pan and sauté until translucent.

4

Stir in chopped bell peppers and tomatoes; cook for a few minutes.

5

Add scotch bonnets and chilies pepper to taste, mixing well.

6

Add seasoning cubes and salt, mixing to combine.

7

Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined.

8

Pour the whisked eggs into the pan, ensuring even coverage over the vegetables.

9

Cook until the edges begin to set, then gently lift the edges with a spatula.

10

When the top is slightly runny, fold the omelette in half and cook until set.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Egg SauceNigerian Egg Stew

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