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Chipsi mayai, Tanzanian french fry omelet

Chipsi mayai, Tanzanian french fry omelet

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The Tanzanian street food star: a thick omelette with golden French fries, seasoned with onion, tomato, and chili peppers, served piping hot in portions.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Bembety, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The “chipsi mayai,” literally “French fry and egg,” is a classic Tanzanian street food dish. Golden French fries are coated in beaten eggs and cooked into a thick omelet.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$3.46 $1.73 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

2 people
  • $1.37
  • $1.60
  • $0.13
  • $0.21
  • $0.02
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin french fry shapes.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan.
  3. Fry the apples until they are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove the French fries and drain them on paper towels.
  5. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until they form a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min
  6. Add the salt and pepper. ≈ 3 min
  7. Add the onion, tomato, and hot pepper if you are using them. ≈ 4 min
  8. Add the French fries to the beaten eggs and gently mix.
  9. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  10. Pour the egg and French fry mixture into the frying pan.
  11. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
  12. Gently flip the omelette over using a plate or lid. ≈ 3 min
  13. Cook the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  14. Remove from the heat when the omelette is cooked through. ≈ 3 min
  15. Garnish with fresh cilantro. ≈ 2 min
  16. Cut into pieces and serve hot. ≈ 8 min

The bill

Chipsi mayai, Tanzanian french fry omelet

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into French fries$1.37
  • 4 large eggs$1.60
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (and a little extra for frying)$0.13
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)$0.21
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt$0.02
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper$0.13

Total$3.46

that's $1.73 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into French fries
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (and a little extra for frying)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
  • 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

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