Today’s tasty cook: Kasi egg rolla

“They say an egg is the only food that’s both humble and heroic.”
According to culinary nutritionist Caroline Trickey, eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense
foods on the planet packed with high ꟷ quality protein, essential fats, and vitamins that
support brain function, energy and even mood.
Now that’s deep…but us ekasi, we don’t need a science degree to know eggs are a life-
saver! From breakfast to budget dinners ꟷ that one egg in the fridge has rescued more
meals than we can count.
That’s how this Kasi egg rolla was born ꟷ from making a plan with what we’ve got. A crispy
rolla filled with flavour, and of course, the real MVP…iqanda! It’s crunchy on the outside and
saucy inside.
If you want a budget friendly meal that has inexpensive ingredients, then this recipe has got
you covered.
HOW TO MAKE KASI EGG ROLLA
Ingredients:
 1 large egg
 1 medium tomato, chopped
 ¼ onion, finely chopped
 ½ green pepper, chopped (optional)
 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
 Salt and pepper to taste
 ½ tsp curry powder or spice mix
 1 Vienna sausage OR polony slice (or any cheap protein substitute)
 Squeeze of atchar (or chakalaka if you are spicy like that)
 1 small bread roll (or leftover slice of bread)
 Oil for frying
 2 slices of cheese (optional)
Method:

1. In a bowl, crack the one egg and beat it with the salt, pepper and curry powder.
2. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, and sauté the onions, garlic (if using), green
   pepper and tomatoes until soft and fragrant.
3. Pour the beaten egg into the pan and scumble it into the veggie mix. Cook until
   fluffy and cooked thorough.
4. In a separate pan, fry your Vienna or polony until golden (or leave it out for a budget
   egg-only version)
5. Slice the bread roll open, stuff it with the scramble, add the Vienna or polony, and
   top it off with a spoonful of atchar or chakalaka.
6. Press it down gently, slice in half if you are sharing (or not) and serve warm with a
   cold drink.
   Food tips (kasi style):
    Don’t sleep on the one egg ꟷ it stretches when paired with veggies and spice
    You can swap in spinach, baked beans, or leftover chakalaka to bulk it up.
    Toast the roll slightly for a crispy for a crispy bite.
    No Vienna? No stress. The egg on its own still slaps!