Ugandan Egg Rolex
Around the World in 80 Eggs: day 32
Today, we’re diving into a street food favourite from Uganda: the Rolex. No, not the watch - this “rolex” gets its name from the phrase "rolled eggs," which has evolved into an iconic Ugandan snack. It’s a simple yet delicious breakfast or on-the-go meal, featuring a warm chapati wrapped around a perfectly cooked omelette loaded with fresh veggies like onions, tomatoes, and cabbage.
Quick, affordable, and seriously tasty, this handheld treat was rather an easy and healthy snack, and I can see it being easily customised with an addition of shredded chicken, some cheese for a more substantial meal.
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About this recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chapatis (shop-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 2 large eggs
- Half a large tomato, finely diced
- Half a brown onion, finely diced
- Handful of chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, crack together the eggs and beat them together with the salt and pepper until everything's well combined. Now, add the chopped tomato, onion, shredded cabbage, and coriander leaves. Give it a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a large frying pan, heat up the cooking oil over a medium high heat and pour half of the egg mixture into the hot pan. Swirl the pan gently to make sure the egg spreads evenly and coats the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom is set and no longer runny.
- Carefully slide the chapati onto the uncooked side of the omelette in the pan and press to combine the chapati with the omelette. Flip the chapati over so the egg side is facing up.
- Using a spatula, gently roll up the chapati and press down slightly to secure it and make sure it all sticks together nicely. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, or until the omelette is cooked through and the chapati is golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove from the pan and repeat for the other chapati and egg.
- Enjoy your homemade Ugandan Rolex while it's nice and hot, with a side of your favourite dipping sauce.
Notes:
- Feel free to throw in different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavour combination.
- For a softer rolex, once the chapati is flipped over roll it up and remove so that it doesn't get too crispy.
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