Beef Rolex Deluxe
Uganda's most beloved street food - eggs and beef rolled in soft chapati
⏱️ Ready in 45 min
Medium
👥 Serves 2
Beef Rolex Deluxe
🔪20 min
🔥25 min
👥2
⚡450 cal
Listen to recipe instructions while you cook hands-free
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Ingredients
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All-purpose flour2 cups
for chapati
Salt1/2 tsp
Vegetable oil3 tbsp
plus extra for cooking
Warm water3/4 cup
Beef sirloin200g
cut into thin strips
Eggs4-6
Tomatoes2 medium
diced
Onion1 large
sliced
Bell pepper1
julienned
Green onions3
chopped
Curry powder1 tsp
optional
Fresh corianderhandful
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↓Equipment Needed
4 items required
🍳Large flat pan or griddle
🔧Rolling pin
🥣Mixing bowl
🥄Spatula
💡 Don't have something? Check the recipe tips for possible substitutions!
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Let's Cook!
Step 1 of 6
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Make chapati dough: Mix flour and salt, add oil and warm water gradually. Knead 5-8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
⏱️10 min
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Pro Tip: A soft, pliable dough is key to a great Rolex
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Roll chapati: Divide into 2-3 portions. Roll each VERY thin (like a tortilla), brushing with oil.
⏱️10 min
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Pro Tip: Thin chapati = better rolling later
3
Cook chapati: Heat dry pan over medium heat. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until light golden spots appear. Keep warm in towel.
⏱️8 min
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Important: Don't overcook - chapati must stay soft and pliable!
4
Season and cook beef: Season strips with salt, pepper, curry powder. Sear quickly 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
⏱️5 min
5
Make the omelet: Sauté onions until translucent. Add tomatoes and bell pepper, cook 2-3 minutes. Return beef. Pour beaten eggs over, scramble gently until just set.
⏱️7 min
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Pro Tip: Don't overcook eggs - they should be creamy!
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Assemble: Warm chapati briefly, place egg mixture in center line. Fold bottom up, sides in, roll tightly. Serve immediately!
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Pro Tip: Roll tight and eat while hot - that's the Kampala street way!
💡 Pro Tips
- •Chapati technique is crucial - it must be thin and pliable
- •Rolex = "Rolled Eggs" - the name is a pun!
- •Street vendors work on high heat, fast cooking
- •Traditionally wrapped in paper or banana leaf to eat