Enjoy only the best and healthiest African snacks by checking out this Nigerian Egg Roll recipe! It’s a family-friendly treat that you can certainly make for any celebration or even every weekend.

Experience the deep-fried goodness of these Nigerian Egg Rolls with the exquisite goodness of coconuts!

How to Make Nigerian Coconut Egg Roll

Get ready for another exquisite, unforgettable, and appetizing recipe! 

Ingredients

Eggs

According to an article in A Sweet Pea Chef, one large egg contains only 80 calories! It is packed with nutrients for weight loss, brain function, good cholesterol levels, clear vision, and cancer prevention.

If you love egg recipes like me, you can also try Scotch Eggs, Fried Eggs, or Egg Mayo Sandwich!

Coconut Milk

Homemade Coconut Milk is something that you should always have in your kitchen. It aids in immunity, gastrointestinal health, and heart health. Coconut milk tastes sweet, nutty, and creamy!

This especially makes a flavorful ingredient for Coconut Chin Chin, Coconut Rice, or Puff Puff.

Plain flour

Plain flour is an important ingredient for dough because it provides the foundation and form of the doubt and the egg roll. Let’s just say that it’s not an egg roll without plain flour! 

It will help achieve a flaky and crisp texture on the outside like when used for Crispy Fried Fish, Chicken Pizza, and Chin Chin!

Baking powder

Add baking powder to let the dough rise as the egg rolls deep-fry. It creates that extra puff that you want to achieve in egg rolls. This condiment also gives the egg rolls the perfect crust. 

Butter

Butter is used to create a light and friable pastry. It binds the dough ingredients together to produce a smooth and perfect texture. This ingredient can also give the egg roll a rich and creamy texture. 

Seasoning

Use sea salt because it prevents a loose and sticky pastry. Meanwhile, add nutmeg for a nutty and sweet flavor and aroma. Milk powder can also add creaminess and browning. 

Sunflower Oil

This is a great oil because of its high smoke point, making it perfect for deep-frying. Egg rolls can take a while to cook, so use any kind of oil that’s heat resistant. 

Can you smell and taste the egg roll already? This recipe is a new take on how you cook eggs and how you can bring Nigerian cuisine into your home! 

Directions

1. Use a blender to blend the coconut meat and the coconut water together until smooth.
2. Filter the contents using a mesh bag or milk bag over a bowl. Squeeze out the fresh coconut milk. Set it aside. 

2. In a bowl, combine the plain flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, sea salt, and powdered milk.
3. Then, create a pit and add the salted butter, eggs, and coconut milk, and knead until it forms into a dough. 
4. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate it for 1 hour. 
5. Boil 12 to 15 eggs in a pot over medium heat for up to 12 minutes.
6. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water, peel them, then set aside. 
7. Place the dough on a floured surface and cut it into 4 portions with a dough cutter.
8. Use a rolling pin to roll it out as evenly as you can to about 0.5 cm. 
9. Use a 15-cm pot lid or round stencil to cut out as many circles as you can from the dough.
10. Place a hard-boiled egg on each flattened dough and wrap the egg with the dough. 
11. Seal the egg inside by pressing and pinching the dough’s open spaces to secure the roll.
12. Dust the roll with flour and mold it between your hands. 
13. In a deep frying pan, pour sunflower oil and let it heat over a medium-low fire.
14. Deep fry the egg rolls in batches while turning them over with a mesh skimmer for even browning.
15. Once golden in color, remove them from heat. 
16. Place the fried egg rolls on a tray lined with a kitchen towel to get rid of any excess oil. 

It doesn’t get easier than this. Imagine how satisfying it would be to make these remarkably delicious Nigerian Eggs Rolls with coconut goodness!

Tips for Nigerian Egg Rolls

How to Store Pastry Ingredients

Dry pastry ingredients should be stored in their original packaging or airtight containers and placed in cool, dry, and dark areas. It is not necessary to refrigerate or freeze them to prevent mold. 

How to Select, Store and Prepare Coconuts

Selection 

Shake the coconut and if you feel that there’s lots of water inside, go for it! Coconut water is a sign that the fruit is fresh and nutritious. Moreover, locate the soft eye of the coconut and check if it has mold around it. 

Ensure that the coconut does not have any cracks or damp areas as well. Choose large coconuts that feel heavy for their size. 

Storage

Whole fresh coconuts can last up to four months at room temperature. On the other hand, grated coconut meat is best stored in an airtight container or resealable bag and refrigerated to last up to 4 days or frozen to last up to 6 months. 

For the homemade coconut milk, store it in airtight jars or containers and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them in ice cube trays and transfer them to freezer bags for easy access. 

Preparation

1. Locate the soft eye of the coconut by poking with a knife.
2. Then, puncture the soft eye and flip the coconut over a glass or bowl to get the coconut water out. Set the coconut water aside. 
3. To crack it, use a hammer or knife and lightly pound on the coconut while turning it over.  
4. Remove the skin with a peeler for the coconut meat until you are left with the white part.
5. Grate the coconut meat with a grater and store it in an airtight container. 

How to Make and Handle Dough

• One of the most basic yet important things you must do is to purchase quality pastry ingredients and store them properly.
• Always start with your dry ingredients before adding the dry ones to achieve the correct texture.
• You can knead using a mixer with a kneading attachment or simply using your hands. 
• Remember to lightly flour the clean surface so you can mold the dough properly.
• Before wrapping the egg in the dough, check if it is elastic enough to secure the egg inside. 
• Apply slight pressure on the dough and if it bounces back immediately, it is ready to use. You can also stretch out a small amount of dough; if it breaks apart, it needs more kneading. 

Nigerian Coconut Egg Roll Variations

Note that this recipe is not a vegan and gluten-free dish because of the eggs and the dough. Feel free to substitute ingredients with condiments that are best suited to your diet. 

Experiment with the recipe and be creative in making the dough and the filling. For instance, perhaps you can use silken tofu instead of eggs or gluten-free all-purpose flour in place of plain flour. 

Recommended Tools

• Pot: Boil the eggs in a large and deep pot. 
• Deep frying pan: Cook the egg rolls in a frying pan. 
• Blender: Blend the coconut water and coconut meat for the milk. 
• Glass bowls: Prepare the measured ingredients in glass bowls. 
• Measuring cups and spoons: Use measuring tools for more accurate amounts.
• Spatula: Mix the ingredients using a spatula.
• Mesh bag or milk bag: Pour the blended coconut mixture into a mesh o milk bag to extract the milk.
• Dough scraper: Use a scraper to cut the dough into portions. 
• Rolling pin: Flatten the dough as evenly as you can. 
• Pot lid or stencil: Carve out the circles with these tools as a guide. 
• Knife: Use this to open the coconut and make round dough.
• Mesh skimmer: Turn over the egg rolls during deep frying with a mesh skimmer. 

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How to Serve Nigerian Coconut Egg Rolls

Egg rolls can make great breakfast and snack meals. They can make you feel full for longer without depriving you of energy and nutrients for the day! 

You can pair it with homemade juices like:

• Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
• Iced Tea
• Pineapple Pomegranate Juice
• Hibiscus Lemon Tea
• Fruit Smoothie
• Pineapple Juice
• Almond Milk

Limit your egg roll intake to one every day. However, for the hard-boiled eggs alone, you can consume up to 2 pieces daily. Since they are fried, you need to consume them in moderation. 

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: A cooked egg roll can last up to several hours at room temperature. However, if you won’t be frying it yet, store the boiled eggs and dough separately. 
• Boiled eggs can be refrigerated for up to a week and it is not recommended for freezing. Meanwhile, wrap the whole dough in cling film and store it in an airtight container to refrigerate for a day or freeze for a week. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make Nigerian Egg Rolls?

Nigerian Egg Rolls are made by preparing hard-boiled eggs and dough for deep frying. You also need coconut milk, whether store-bought or homemade coconut milk to give it the authentic nutty and creamy flavor.

Is a Nigerian Coconut Egg Roll healthy? 

Yes, it is. Boiled eggs can help with weight loss, metabolism, vision, immunity, and heart health! Homemade coconut milk is also a lactose-free beverage that saves you from the preservatives and calories of store-bought coconut milk. 

Even the dough ingredients have protein and good carbohydrates for endurance, brain function, and energy. It may also be fried but since we’re using oil with a high smoke point, it will not greatly decrease the nutrients of the dish!

How can you tell if an egg is hard-boiled?

It may seem impossible to tell if an egg is thoroughly cooked but try these steps to check. 

You can spin the egg on a flat surface. It must move at a steady pace. Then, use your finger to stop it from moving and remove your finger immediately. If it stops completely, it is ready! 

Alternatively, shake the eggs to feel for any remaining liquid inside. Moreover, try submerging the egg in hot water. If there are no bubbles, it is already hard-boiled. You can also use a flashlight in a dark room! An opaque and dark egg under the light is hard-boiled. 

Are eggs common allergens? 

Yes, eggs are common allergens, especially in children, According to Mayo Clinic, symptoms of egg allergies can include skin reactions, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting,  and shortness of breath. 

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.