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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Peel the onion and slice it finely. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes, removing the seeds if you can.
  2. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, season lightly with salt and let simmer 5 minutes until you get a sort of compote that no longer releases water.
  4. In a bowl, crack the eggs, add salt and pepper, and beat them with a fork for 1 minute until smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.