Saturday, 23 November 2013

ZEGE

                
 This is most probably the most simplest meal to prepare. Zege, also known as chips mayai in Swahili is one of the most common dishes in Tanzania. It is a simple potato-egg omelet. Here is how zege is prepared.

PREPARATION
Ingredients
  • 5 Irish Potatoes
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • Cooking oil

Procedure
  • Peel the Irish potatoes and slice them into a size convenient for frying. 
  • Wash them and allow them to dry while you heat oil in a casserole. 
  • Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are cooked.
  • Place the fried potatoes in a medium sized frying pan that's heated.
  • Beat the eggs well, put enough salt while you beat the eggs. 
  •  Pour the eggs over the fried potatoes.
  • Fry both sides well  while flipping to ensure enough heat is supplied and it is well cooked.

Can be served with kachumbari, mshikaki or vegetable salads.



                                                                                                                       

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