Jamaican Omelette

Published: Thursday | August 20, 2009



INGREDIENTS

6 eggs

1 medium/large onion

1 large tomato

1 medium sweet pepper (red or green)

1 hot pepper

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

2 oz milk

2 large potatoes

1 oz cooking oil

Method

1. Slice potatoes in thin rounds; wash in salt water using 1 tsp salt and drain.

2. Clean onion, tomato, sweet pepper and cut in rounds.

3. Clean and cut pieces from hot pepper, avoiding veins and seeds.

4. Beat eggs thoroughly and add salt to taste, black pepper, milk and hot pepper.

5. Heat large skillet, add cooking oil.

6. Fry potato slices on medium heat to a light brown, cooking through thoroughly.

7. Reduce heat and use potato to cover the entire skillet.

8. Place onion rings, tomato slices and sweet pepper over potato.

9. Add egg mixture, cover skillet and allow to cook until done.

10. Sprinkle with paprika and leave uncovered for a few minutes on low heat before serving.

May be served with lettuce and tomato on the side.

Serves 4

Note: This is a complete meal. It is sliced and served like you would a pizza.

By: Pat Hyatt

Kingston 10

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