Rolo de Atum

Name: Rolo de Atum
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cape Verdean
Ingredients: 400g canned tuna, drained; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 50g black olives, chopped; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 egg yolk for glazing; Salt and black pepper; 1 tsp paprika

Rolo de Atum (HOH-loh deh ah-TOOM)

Tuna Roll

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 292 kcal

A savory Cape Verdean tuna roll wrapped in a light pastry, seasoned with onions, peppers, and olives — perfect party food.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ fish ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

baking sheet mixing bowl rolling pin

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden cutting board

Garnishes: parsley, olive slices

Accompaniments: salad, hot sauce

Ingredients

400g canned tuna, drained
1 sheet puff pastry
1 onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
50g black olives, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 egg yolk for glazing
Salt and black pepper
1 tsp paprika

Instructions

1
Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft, about 5 min.
2
Mix tuna, sautéed vegetables, olives, chopped eggs, tomato paste, and paprika. Season well.
3
Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle. Spread tuna filling evenly, leaving a border.
4
Roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Seal edges with a fork.
5
Brush with beaten egg yolk. Score the top lightly with a knife.
6
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 min until golden and puffed. Slice and serve warm.

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Did You Know?

At Cape Verdean birthday parties and baptisms, the rolo de atum is as essential as the cake itself.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

baking sheet
mixing bowl
rolling pin

Garnishing

parsley, olive slices

Accompaniments

salad, hot sauce

The Story Behind Rolo de Atum

Rolo de atum reflects the Portuguese influence on Cape Verdean cuisine, combining the colonial tradition of savory pastry rolls with the islands' abundant tuna supply. It became a celebration food, appearing at every important family gathering.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed celebrations and parties 📜 Origins: Portuguese colonial era

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