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Agege Bread and Omelet

Soft, stretchy Agege bread paired with a savory, vegetable-packed fried egg omelet. A popular and satisfying West African breakfast combo.

20 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup plum tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 4 slices Agege bread, sliced
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup diced plum tomato, 1 tsp minced scotch bonnet pepper, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm.

  3. 3

    Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom sets.

  4. 4

    Flip the omelet carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.

  5. 5

    In a separate skillet over low heat, melt 2 tsp unsalted butter and warm 4 slices sliced Agege bread on both sides until soft and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Serve the hot omelet tucked inside or alongside the warm bread.

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Questions

What should Agege Bread and Omelet look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until cooked through. Step 5: cook until soft and lightly toasted.

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Agege Bread and Omelet?

The entry for Agege Bread and Omelet calls for 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper, minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Agege Bread and Omelet spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Agege Bread and Omelet comes from 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Agege Bread and Omelet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Agege Bread and Omelet is 2 tsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Agege Bread and Omelet gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Agege Bread and Omelet is 4 slices Agege bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Agege Bread and Omelet contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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