Biggest omelette in Africa prepared in Marrakech with 22,100 eggs

Marrakech, January 16, 2012 (MAP)

The biggest omelette dish in Africa was prepared in Marrakech on Saturday using around 22,100 beaten eggs in celebration of the national eggs day.

Fifteen cooks took part in cooking the omelette which needed 85 liters of frying oil in a giant fray that measures 5 meter in diameter and 17 centimeters in height.

Speaking on this occasion, chairman of national eggs association Abdellatif Azaim said that the event is organized to raise awareness about the nutritional value of eggs.

The culinary event was organized by the national eggs association in partnership with the federation of poultry sector professionals.