How to make NIGERIAN EGG ROLL

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is a healthier fat option.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a protein alternative and is often less expensive than meat.

Boil 6 eggs for about 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked.

Transfer boiled eggs to a bowl of water and let sit for about 5 minutes for easy peeling.

After peeling, set the eggs aside to cool completely.

In a medium bowl, combine the boiled eggs with water (or milk) and mix well; set aside.

In a larger bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and powdered milk thoroughly.

Add unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix until there are no big chunks of butter.

Incorporate the egg mixture into the flour mixture until it forms a dough ball; do not knead the dough to avoid hardness.

Cover the dough and let it sit for about 10 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6 equal pieces.

Flatten each piece of dough with your hands, optionally using oil to prevent sticking.

Place a cooled boiled egg in the center of each flattened dough and pinch the edges to seal tightly.

Roll the dough around the egg to form a ball, ensuring the egg is completely cooled before this step.

Heat oil in a pot to 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius) for frying.

Fry the egg rolls on low medium heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently for even cooking.

Check the oil temperature by adding a small piece of dough; if it browns immediately, the oil is too hot.

If the egg rolls are undercooked, cut them in half, place on a baking tray with the egg side up, and bake in a preheated oven until fully cooked.

Transfer fried egg rolls to a dish lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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