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Rolex

Cultural Context

Originating from Uganda, the Rolex is a beloved street food that combines eggs and vegetables wrapped in a chapati. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, it reflects the resourcefulness of Ugandan cuisine, utilizing simple ingredients to create a satisfying dish. Today, the Rolex has gained popularity beyond Uganda, inspiring variations in other East African countries and even in international street food markets.

UgandanUGmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 and 1/4 cups water
2 eggs
2 tablespoons green cabbage
1 teaspoon tomato
1 small onion
salt
oil

chapati

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortilla

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: leafy greens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Leafy greens add nutrients while cabbage is often less expensive.

1

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a large bowl.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the flour.

3

Pour in 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil and mix together.

4

Slowly add 1 and 1/4 cups of water until a soft dough forms.

5

Knead the dough by hand for 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.

6

Oil the top of the dough and the bowl, then cover and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

7

Divide the rested dough into six equal pieces and keep covered.

8

Roll each piece of dough out, applying oil to create layers.

9

Coil the rolled dough into a spiral shape and flatten it out.

10

Preheat a skillet and add a little oil for frying the chapati.

11

Fry the chapati on both sides until fully cooked and golden brown.

12

In a cup, crack 2 eggs and add 2 tablespoons of green cabbage, 1 teaspoon of tomato, and a small onion, along with salt.

13

Beat the egg mixture until well combined.

14

Preheat a griddle and add a generous amount of oil until shimmering.

Cooking Techniques

beatingsautéingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletgriddlecupknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

RollexRollex Ugandan Burrito

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