Nigerian egg roll is one of the popular appetizers in Nigeria and some part of African countries. The egg roll is simply rolling a hard-boiled egg into the dough and fry or bake it as simple as that. The dough for egg roll is soft but not sticky, some people use baking powder to make egg roll but I prefer to use yeast because the texture is fluffier (which I like) than the baking powder recipe texture.
I made twelve egg rolls from this recipe but have a leftover dough which my kids turn to “roundabout” snacks…lol
This Nigerian egg rolls should make about 17 rolls with large eggs, but if you’re using small eggs you should have over 25 egg rolls.
The measurements are in US metric use this US Cups To Grams And Ounces For Common Ingredients
You might want to try;
- 3 Cups All-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
- 1 Teaspoon Yeast
- 1/2 Cup Luke warm water
- 2/3 Cup Milk
- 3 Teaspoons Granulated sugar (or more)
- 1/2 Teaspoon White pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 Teaspoons Paprika
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 17 Hard-boiled egg
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Proof yeast: In a small bowl, add the warm water, yeast and sprinkle a dash of sugar over it and set aside for about 5 minutes until it foams.
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In another bowl, sift all the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt, paprika, and white pepper.
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Add butter and mix all together.
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Add the yeast mixture and milk. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients, don't overwork the dough. If the dough sticks to your palm you can sprinkle a tablespoon of flour at a time to get a soft but not sticky dough.
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Work in batches for making the egg rolls balls. Cut the dough into quarter or half and place on a floured work surface.
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Roll the dough not too thin or too thick to about 1/4'' thickness and use a dough cutter or any round object to cut the dough.
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Place a hard-boiled egg in the dough you cut out and pinch and/or roll on your palm to close the opening of the dough to form a ball, make sure you don't make any hole while doing this.
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Place the dough ball on a floured surface (you can use a baking sheet) and gently place the closed end on the baking sheet.
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Repeat the process when you are done, cover the dough balls with a plastic wrap and let the dough for rest for about 30 minutes.
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In a large saucepan or a fryer add oil and heat to about 350 degrees F.
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Drop the dough balls gently into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the dough halfway through once while frying and fry both sides until golden brown.
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Remove and drain on a paper towel. Repeat the frying process until you finish all the dough.
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Serve warm with your favorite drink. Enjoy!
Note:
You can bake if you don't want to fry. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
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Pls can I use baking powder and yeast together?
And how many teaspoons of both can I use to 3cups
Hi Bisola,
I have not tried using both together.
My name is Agnes. Thanks so much for the teaching but may I know the size of cup or the equivalent to 1kg of flour?
Hello Agnes,
I’m so sorry for the late reply. It’s about 8cups of all-purpose flour.
Thanks for this recipe
But if I may ask, will using yeast gives the same result as using baking powder?
Just a little difference in texture.
Mine came out well. But I only reduced the nutmeg and increase the sugar. I have sweet tooth. Thanks so much! Please how many tbsp of yeast do I use for 100 eggrols? And how many grams of butter?
Awesome! You can calculate it, this recipe gave about 17 egg rolls, are you making the same size/smaller/bigger?
Those are things you’ll consider. For example, if you’re making 9cups use 3 tsps of yeast and so on.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for dat i will try it
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the tutorial…. I tried it, it came out well but didn’t done inside,despite the low heat…please wat could be the cause?
Hello Victoria,
If the dough you wrap the eggs with is too thick this might cause it.
Simply make sure the dough is rolled out thin but too thin before wrapping the eggs.
Hello please what is the specific measurements of the cup used? What type of cup m and how many grams?
Hello Angel,
The conversion is 120 grams/cup.
Wow i will try dis
Thanks for posting Ma. Pls why is my dough always hard after flying n very tick, it was even sticky soft before flying but turn out being hard.
Hello Anigina,
You’ll need to knead your dough very well, the more you knead the better. Also, make sure your dough is not too thick (rolling) before you wrap the egg in it.
Pls ma, I will glad and we’ll appreciate if you tell me how many cups of flour to use for 120 pieces of egg rolls,pls help my line 08167035071
Thanks a lot i will try it at home
You’re welcome!
Thanks for stopping by.
Pls ma, I will glad and we’ll appreciate if you tell me how many cups of flour to use for 120 pieces of egg rolls,pls help my line 08167035071
Hello Henry,
Depending on the size, 20 cups and up should be enough.
For a paint of floor
What quantity of yeast should I use?
Hello Muna,
Could you please provide the size of the paint container?
The paint container I have here is about 2.5 quart if yours is the same.
You can use 3 tablespoons yeast.
Hi, I don’t know why but my eggroll keeps opening while frying. I’ve tried everything possible but it keeps opening.
Hello IB,
When you’re wrapping the egg in the dough make sure your eggs are not wet.
Close the seam properly and gently roll with your palms then place the dough seam down.
Sprinkle flour on the baking sheet/tray you’re going to place the dough to keep it dry.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you need more help.
Please what can I use in place of yeast as a rising agent for frying egg rolls
Hello Glorious,
You can use baking powder.
My melted in the frying oil Type here..
Love, What melted?
I do not understand.
My melted in the frying oil Type here..
Hi, anonymous,
I do not understand. What melted? Did you mean the dough melted or the egg?
Great recipes. Mine got broken in fire while frying .
I’ll try again next time with this recipe
Sorry to read this, Blessing.
Please, make sure you secure the end very well before frying and everything would be intact while frying.
Let me know if you need help.
Can i use baking powder and yeast together?
Hello Lynnexvee,
I’m afraid you can’t use both together. It is either you use baking powder as stated or use yeast.
If you want to use yeast use 1 teaspoon and proof it in warm water when it foams up then continue with the process.
Thank you.
Can I use a baking powder and yeast together
Hi,
No, it is either you use yeast or baking powder.
Can i use baking powder and yeast together?
The one I made didn’t turn out the way I want it what should I add to make it crumbly and caky inside.
Hi Anonymous,
Sorry to hear that…Did you measure your ingredients as described? Is there anything you think you omitted? The measuring cup I used was US measuring cup, you can use the link below for conversion if you think you need to covert the measurement if that is easier for you.
Link for the conversion from US cup to grams and others.
https://aliyahsrecipesandtips.com/us-cups-to-grams-and-ounces-for-common-ingredients/
Is it a must I use paprika and what causes hardness in egg roll
Hi Nimot,
It is not a must to use paprika, overworking the dough makes the eggrolls tough/hard.
Thank you for stopping by.
pls what is paprika and white pepper.
They are both spices. You can get them in your grocery store.
Will try this out this weekend. It looks delicious.
wow, love egg roll
They’re delicious! Thanks for stopping by.