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- Rougaille. Nothing says Mauritian more than the iconic Rougaille meal. This traditional Creole recipe is so flexible that it can go with virtually anything.
- Dholl Puri. Dholl puri is a wrapped flatbread from Mauritius that is tiny and pan-fried. It is the island’s most popular street cuisine, filled with everything from rougaille to chutneys to kheer rice pudding.
- Daube de Poulet. Daube de poulet is a traditional Mauritian meal with French origins that consists of fried chicken with spices, ginger, onions, and garlic.
- Farata. Farata, a layered, flaky, pan-fried flatbread, is the Mauritian equivalent of Indian paratha. It is made up of three main ingredients: flour, water, and oil.
- Curries - Popular Mauritian Cuisine. Curries have become a major component in the Mauritian cuisine due to strong Indian influence. They are however different from the traditional Indian curries.
- Farata - The Mauritian Version of Parata. Sounds similar to parantha, right? Farata is the Mauritian variety of Indian parantha. It is often eaten with curry or chutney (read more on chutney later).
- Alouda - Almond Flavoured Faloda. Sounds familiar again? Alouda is the variant of Indian Falooda. It is either pink or green in colour and is made by dissolving agar agar( which is in turn obtained from seaweeds), basil leaves and milk with essence.
- Bois Cheri Tea - Mauritian Chai. Bois Cheri grows black tea, which is later added with imported flavouring substances. After taking a tour of the Bois Cheri tea factory, sit in the Bois Cheri café and enjoy a sip of this black vanilla tea.
- Bol renversé
- Boulettes
- Biryani
- Dholl Puri
- Chili Bites
- Mine Frite
- Rougaille
- Sept Cari
Bol Renversé, also known as magic bowl, is a rice-based dish topped with a stir-fry sauce resembling Chinese chop suey. The sauce is prepared using soy sauce and oyster sauce and sautéed with a range of vegetables, generally Bok Choi (Chinese cabbage), mushrooms and carrots. The sauce also includes chicken, shrimp or thin strips of meat. Chicken, h...
Boulettes, also referred to as Mauritian Dim Sum, are steamed dumplings prepared using fish, minced meat, prawns, calamari or chayote, depending on the area. They can be consumed on their own along with chilli or in a clear broth seasoned with stock and topped with chives. Boulettes are believed to have invented by the Cantonese inhabitants of Maur...
Biryani is a typical Indian dishpopular in Mauritius, consisting of saffron rice along with an option of beef, chicken, or occasionally marinated fish. The dish is generally prepared using perfumed basmati rice and a combination of spices such as cloves, cinnamon, crushed cardamom, star anise, cumin and saffron. Other ingredients added include pota...
Dholl puri, also known as dhal puri, is a dish prepared using split peas, turmeric and cumin. The ingredients are grilled on a flat disc-shaped frying pan (commonly called a tawa). Dholl puri is generally stuffed with potato or kidney bean curry or rougaille, depending on one’s preference. This street food is best enjoyed with chili, curries, pickl...
Chili bites are a popular Mauritian snack prepared using dhal, onion and turmeric. It is further seasoned with chives and sliced green chili. All the ingredients are mixed, and the combination is then shaped into small balls and fried until golden. Chili bites are actually a French inspired dish where it is known as Gateau aux Piments, or in creole...
Mine frite is a popular noodle dish prepared using fresh egg noodles tossed in a heated wok along with cabbage, carrots and several other vegetables. Chicken, shrimp and occasionally thin strips of meat are also added to the dish. It is further seasoned with dark soy sauce, fish sauce, salt and pepper. Finally, mine frite is topped off with strips ...
Rougaille is a sauce prepared using tomatoes garlic, onions and chilies, along with herbs such as coriander and thyme. One can either enjoy this sauce plain or accompany it with beef, chicken, mutton, seafood or salted fish. Rougaille also includes several vegetables and other ingredients, such as canned sardines, paneer, sausages and corned beef o...
Sept Cari, also known as seven curries, is a vegetarian meal generally prepared using seven or more vegetable curries. These curries are accompanied by “ti puri”, a fried flatbread on a banana leaf. The traditional seven curries are generally made using butter bean curry, spinach, rougaille, mashed pumpkin, chouchou (sautéed chayote) and banana cur...
- Bol Renversé (Magic Bowl) Bol renversé is my favorite Sino-Mauritian dish! Literally translated, it is Upside Down Bowl, but has come to be known as Magic Bowl.
- Mauritian Biryani. This dish is of Indo-Islamic origin and is made of saffron rice with a choice of beef, chicken, or sometimes marinated fish. The Mauritian biryani is prepared with perfumed basmati rice, with a mixture of spices.
- Dholl Puri. Dholl puri, or dhal puri, is a real delicacy and is loved by tourists and locals alike. It is a dish made of split peas, turmeric, and cumin grilled on a flat disc-shaped frying pan called a tawa.
- Chili Bites. There are few snacks that pay tribute to the island better than the Chili bite. This ball of yumminess is extremely popular with Mauritians and you can buy them from street stalls.
1. Bol Renversé. Alongside other famous Sino-Mauritian dishes is the Bol Renversé. In English this translates to ‘Upside Down Bowl’, though it is also known as Magic Bowl and easily found in most local restaurants & eateries. Bol Renversé is a rice-based dish, served with a stir-fry sauce, similar to chop suey.
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Dec 19, 2022 · Mauritian Creole meals involve the use of plenty of seafood, corn, fresh vegetables, beans and pulses. The most commonly used vegetables are onions, tomatoes, eggplants – known locally as brinzel – chayote or “chou chou”, chillies and garlic.
