Nigerian Egg Roll
A whole boiled egg wrapped in a lightly sweet, nutmeg scented dough and fried until golden, a favourite at Nigerian parties.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1729kcal
- 45.1gcarbs
- 8.2gof which sugars
- 168.9gfat
- 53.4gsaturates
- 13.7gprotein
- 1.5gfibre
- 0.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Lower the 6 eggs into boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Cool in cold water, then peel carefully and pat dry.
10 min - 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it looks like fine crumbs.
- 3
Stir in the beaten egg and just enough of the cold milk to bring it together into a firm dough. Knead for 2 minutes until smooth, then rest it under a cloth for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into a round about 5 mm thick. Place a peeled egg in the middle, bring the dough up around it and pinch the seams shut so there are no gaps. Roll gently between your palms.
- 5
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170C, or until a scrap of dough sizzles and rises steadily. Fry the rolls 2 at a time for 6 to 7 minutes, turning, until deep golden and cooked through.
7 min - 6
Lift out onto kitchen paper and let them cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or cold, cut in half.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
