Kampala Rolex (Rolled Flaky Chapati with Cabbage, Tomato & Onion Omelette) – Authentic Uganda Recipe
Uganda’s world-famous street wrap: a warm, flaky chapati rolled around a sizzling vegetable omelette.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇬 Uganda (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flaky pan-griddled wheat chapati flatbread, Farm egg omelette loaded with shredded cabbage, Diced tomatoes, Garlic, Cracked black pepper
Ingredients for Kampala Rolex (Rolled Flaky Chapati with Cabbage, Tomato & Onion Omelette) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky pan-griddled wheat chapati flatbread, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups farm egg omelette loaded with shredded cabbage, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Uganda seasoning (cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro, chili sauce)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add flaky pan-griddled wheat chapati flatbread and farm egg omelette loaded with shredded cabbage along with cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro, chili sauce, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.