Nigerian Egg Stew
Nigerian egg stew is a flavorful dish made by cooking beaten eggs with chile pepper and onion in palm oil. It resembles scrambled eggs with a spicy twist and is commonly served with boiled yam, cocoyam, or potatoes.
Medium
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7 minutes
Servings
1 serving
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
2 tbsp palm oil
2
1 tsp ground chile pepper
3
½ medium onion, chopped
4
1 Maggi cube, crushed
5
Salt, to taste
6
2 eggs
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Heat palm oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add the chile pepper, chopped onion, crushed Maggi cube, and salt. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
2–3 minutes
3
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Pour into the pan and stir gently to scramble.
4
Cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until eggs are fully set but still moist.
2–3 minutes
5
Serve with boiled yam, cocoyam, or potatoes.
Notes
- •You can add chopped tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- •Vegetable oil can be substituted for palm oil, though it changes the flavor.
- •Adjust chile pepper amount to suit your spice tolerance.