Dodo and Eggs

Name: Dodo and Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 very ripe plantain (black-yellow skin), peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 4 large eggs, beaten; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A classic West African breakfast of sweet fried plantains (dodo) served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned with onion and scotch bonnet pepper. Comforting, quick, and satisfying any time of day.

30 minEasyServes 2350 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 very ripe plantain (black-yellow skin), peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 large eggs, beaten
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat half the 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick very ripe plantain (black-yellow skin) in a single layer and fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Remove to a plate and set aside.
2

In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining vegetable oil and saute 1/2 finely diced yellow onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
3

Add 1/2 seeded, minced scotch bonnet or habanero pepper and stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Season 4 beaten large eggs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour into the pan and cook, gently stirring and folding with a spatula, until just set and softly scrambled.
5

Serve the scrambled eggs alongside the fried plantains.

Questions

How long does Dodo and Eggs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Dodo and Eggs?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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