Tanzanian Chips Mayai with Spiced Onion Sauce

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A classic Tanzanian street food dish featuring golden fried potatoes layered with spiced eggs and served with a tangy onion sauce. This African-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns potatoes, vegetable oil, large eggs into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 African cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 peeled and thinly cut medium potatoes and fry for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy. Remove potatoes and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 thinly sliced medium onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup water to the onions. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Beat 6 large eggs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
  5. Step 5: Spread the fried potatoes evenly in the skillet and pour the beaten eggs over the potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until eggs are set and edges are lightly golden.
  6. Step 6: Slide the Chips Mayai onto a serving plate, spoon the spiced onion sauce over the top, and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

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