
Breakfast
Tomato omelette (mayai ya nyanya)
A soft omelette where tomatoes and onions melt gently into the beaten eggs. Very common in Kinshasa households, it is eaten at breakfast or dinner with bread or cassava.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Peel the onion and slice it finely. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes, removing the seeds if you can.
- In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, season lightly with salt and let simmer 5 minutes until you get a sort of compote that no longer releases water.
- In a bowl, crack the eggs, add salt and pepper, and beat them with a fork for 1 minute until smooth.
- Pour the eggs over the tomatoes, lower the heat and let it set gently, lifting the edges with a spatula so the runny part can flow underneath.
- When the top is still slightly moist, fold the omelette in half or flip it and cook 1 more minute. Serve right away.
Variations and tips
Rich version. Add a handful of diced ham or drained canned tuna with the tomatoes.
Using what's easy to find. If the tomatoes are bland, add a spoonful of tomato paste diluted in a little water.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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