Archives des Mauritian Recipes

Bol Renversé: The Sino-Mauritian Upside-Down Rice Bowl

Steps of a bol renversé: chicken, sausage and vegetables, wok stir-fry, egg and rice in the bowl, then the bowl turned out onto a plate

Mauritian bol renversé: chicken, Chinese sausage and stir-fried vegetables, egg at the bottom, rice on top. Recipe for 2 and how to flip the bowl.

Mauritian Fish Vindaye: The Recipe with Mustard and Turmeric

Mauritian fish vindaye: cubes of fish fried in a pan beside spices, then turmeric fish with onions and green chillies, served with rice and farata

Mauritian fish vindaye: fried fish pickled overnight in vinegar, turmeric and mustard. Quantities, steps and serving ideas.

Mauritian Chicken Curry Recipe: The Basic Method and Its Variations

Spiced marinated chicken, a simmered chicken curry served with rice and flatbread, and a prawn version beside a pool

Mauritian chicken curry: a 30-minute marinade, masala, tomatoes and 25 to 30 minutes of simmering. The method step by step, four versions compared, plus a prawn variation.

Mauritian Farata Recipe: The Flaky Flatbread for Your Curries

Hands folding oiled farata dough, a golden farata on a smoking tawa and folded faratas served with a curry

A Mauritian farata recipe: dough rested for 30 minutes, oiled folds, pan-cooked, with quantities from four recipes and what to serve it with.

French Bakeries in Mauritius: Where to Find Real Bread

French bakery bread and croissants in Mauritius

Le Fournil, Pains et Moulins, Boulangerie Maurice: three verified addresses, by area, for real French-style bread in Mauritius.

Mauritian Biryani (Briani): The Recipe for Weddings and Eid

Mauritian biryani (briani) served for a wedding or Eid celebration

Mauritian biryani (briani): layered spiced rice with marinated meat, potatoes and eggs, slow-steamed until the flavours merge. The step-by-step recipe and its place at weddings and Eid.

Homemade Dholl Puri: The Real Mauritian Street Food Recipe

Homemade dholl puri: the Mauritian street flatbread filled with split pea puree

The real dholl puri recipe, the most popular street flatbread in Mauritius: the dough, the split pea puree, tear-proof shaping and how to serve it.

Where to Shop in Mauritius: Supermarkets, Markets and Local Producers

Shopping in Mauritius: modern supermarkets and local markets selling fresh produce and local specialities. A guide for expatriates, visitors and residents.

Gateau Piment: The Mauritian Chilli Fritter Recipe

Gateau piment: the Mauritian chilli fritter served warm from the market

The gateau piment (gato pima), a split-pea fritter with chilli and coriander, is one of the best-selling snacks in Mauritian markets. The traditional recipe, step by step.

Mine Frit: The Mauritian Fried Noodles Recipe

Mine frit: Mauritian stir-fried noodles served with chilli on the side

The real Mauritian mine frit: wheat noodles stir-fried in the wok, chicken marinated in oyster sauce, omelette strips and dark soy sauce.

Rodrigues Octopus Curry: The Recipe and the Fishing Tradition Behind It

Traditional Rodriguan octopus curry served with rice

The real recipe for Mauritian octopus curry, and the Rodrigues lagoon fishing tradition it comes from.

Sausage Rougaille: The Authentic Mauritian Recipe

Mauritian sausage rougaille simmering in the pan — recipe from Mauritius

The authentic sausage rougaille: blanched sausages simmered in a garlic, ginger, thyme and curry-leaf tomato sauce. 15 minutes’ prep, 40 minutes’ cooking, and the secret of Mauritian kitchens.

Mauritian Cuisine: Must-Try Specialities

Mauritian cuisine, a reflection of the island’s cultural blend, offers a unique sensory experience. Discover must-try specialities, top dining spots, and the Creole way of life in Mauritius.