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Ghanaian omelette

A thick, fluffy omelette flavoured with onion, tomato and chilli, often served at breakfast with bread or porridge. It is very popular at street food stalls in Accra and Kumasi.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, then beat vigorously with a fork until smooth.
  2. Add the onion, tomato, chilli and coriander if using. Stir gently to distribute the vegetables.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in the mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes without touching it, until the base sets.
  4. Flip the omelette with a spatula or slide it onto a plate and turn it back into the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes until golden and firm in the centre.
  5. Cut into wedges and serve hot with toasted bread.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a second chopped chilli for a bolder flavour.

Using what's easy to find. Cherry tomatoes or a tin of well-drained chopped tomatoes work perfectly when fresh tomatoes are out of season.

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