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Rolex (rolled omelette in a chapati)

Rolex is the famous Ugandan street snack: an onion and tomato omelette rolled up in a chapati. It's sold hot on the streets of Kampala, perfect for breakfast or a quick meal.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onion, dice the tomatoes into small cubes, and cut the bell pepper into thin strips if using.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then stir in half the onion, tomatoes and pepper.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan with a little oil over medium heat and pour in a third of the egg mixture to form a thin omelette.
  4. When the top starts to set, place a handful of shredded cabbage and the remaining vegetables on one half of the omelette.
  5. Set a reheated chapati next to the omelette, then flip the omelette onto the chapati.
  6. Roll the chapati tightly around the omelette, folding it in as you go to form a compact cylinder.
  7. Brown the rolex for 1 minute in the pan, seam side down, to warm it through and seal it.
  8. Repeat for the other 3 rolex and serve hot, with ketchup or hot sauce if you like.

Variations and tips

Kids' version. Replace the chilli and pepper with grated cheese melted into the omelette, and skip the cabbage for a milder flavour.

With what's available here. Chapatis can be replaced with wheat tortillas, found in most supermarkets.

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