📍 Where this dish comes from: Lalibela, Ethiopia · Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
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The rolex (a nickname born from “rolled eggs,” not the watch) is Uganda’s ubiquitous street breakfast, sold from carts on nearly every corner in Kampala. This version keeps every bit of the herb-and-vegetable filling that makes the original so satisfying, without the wheat wrap.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup diced green pepper
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet, add cabbage, tomato, and pepper; sauté 4 minutes until just softened.
- Pour in beaten eggs, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, folding gently, until eggs are softly set, 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro just before serving.
Notes
Chef's Tip: Keep the vegetables cut small and uniform so every bite has the classic rolex balance.
Keto Swap: Chapati wrap dropped entirely — vegetables replace the starch, cutting net carbs from roughly 30g to 7g.
Budget Option: This is one of the cheapest recipes in the book to make at scale — cabbage, tomato, and eggs are inexpensive nearly everywhere, making it an easy one to batch for a crowd.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits
- Cabbage is high in fiber and vitamin C relative to its carb count.
- Peppers add vitamin C and a dose of antioxidant carotenoids.
- Eggs provide the protein backbone that makes this a complete breakfast.