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Rolex

Name: Rolex
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ugandan
Ingredients: 400 g Flour; 240 ml Warm water; 8 pieces Eggs; 200 g Cabbage (finely shredded); 3 pieces Tomatoes; 2 pieces Onions; 1 piece Carrot; 1 piece Chilli; 120 ml Vegetable oil; To taste Salt and pepper

Rolex is a classic Ugandan breakfast that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Flour, Warm water, Eggs, Cabbage (finely shredded), Tomatoes, Onions, Carrot, Chilli and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Ugandan cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Ackee And Saltfish.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 35 minCook: 30 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Flour400 g
Warm water240 ml
Eggs8 pieces
Cabbage (finely shredded)200 g
Tomatoes3 pieces
Onions2 pieces
Carrot1 piece
Chilli1 piece
Vegetable oil120 ml
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Knead a soft dough from the flour, warm water, a spoon of oil and salt and rest it twenty minutes.

Step 2

Roll a ball thin, brush it with oil, roll it into a rope, coil it like a snail and roll it out again.

Step 3

Cook the chapatis over medium heat, a minute and a half a side, and keep them under a cloth.

Step 4

Shred the cabbage, carrot, onion, tomatoes and chilli as fine as you can.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Beat the eggs with the vegetables, salt and pepper; the vegetables belong inside the omelette, not on top.

Step 6

Pour a portion of egg into the pan, let it set and lay a chapati on top, pressing it down.

Step 7

Flip the two together, slide them onto a board omelette up and roll it tight.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Rolex carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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