East African Rolex (Rolled Eggs)
Total Time
Prep: 50 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield
8 servings
Soft chapati rolled around a garlicky vegetable omelet turns this Ugandan rolex into a breakfast you can eat on the go.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 16 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoons butter
- Chili sauce or ketchup, optional
Directions
- For the chapati, in a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in softened butter. Stir in water and grated onion until well incorporated (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook breads over medium heat until lightly browned, 1 minute on each side. Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook onion over medium heat until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook one minute longer. Add tomatoes and cilantro; cook until just softened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
- In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs, salt and pepper to taste. In a non-stick skillet the same size as the chapati, heat 1/2 teaspoon butter over medium heat; add egg mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved veggie mixture over top. Place chapati over eggs while eggs are still slightly liquid, pressing to adhere. Carefully roll up into a log. Repeat with remaining eggs, filling, and chapati. Serve with chili sauce or ketchup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 338 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
Rolex or rolled eggs is a popular East African (Ugandan) street food dish that’s gained a lot of international buzz! East African chapati with an omelet rolled inside is our version of a breakfast burrito that can be enjoyed at any meal. —Tracy Ventresca, Clearview, Ontario
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