Cuisine in Réunion Island

Cari Poulet

Signature Creole curry with chicken stewed in onion, garlic, and turmeric.

• Main ingredients: Chicken, Turmeric, Tomato, Onion, Garlic

Rougail Saucisse

Home-style dish of smoked sausage simmered in tomato sauce and chili.

• Main ingredients: Pork Sausage, Tomato, Onion, Chili

Civet de Zourite

Rich stew of octopus cooked in red wine and spices.

• Main ingredients: Octopus, Red Wine, Clove, Turmeric

Samoussa

Triangular fried dumplings introduced by Indians. A street snack staple.

• Main ingredients: Wheat Flour Pastry, Minced Meat or Vegetables, Spices

Bouchon

Steamed dumpling from Chinese dim sum. Popular in bread as 'bouchon Daniel'.

• Main ingredients: Pork Mince, Green Onion, Wheat Dough

Ti'Jacque Boucané

Unique dish stewing young jackfruit with smoked pork.

• Main ingredients: Jackfruit, Smoked Pork, Turmeric

Gâteau Patate

Rustic sweet cake made with sweet potato and coconut milk.

• Main ingredients: Sweet Potato, Coconut Milk, Vanilla

Bonbon Piment

Spicy fried balls of chickpea flour and chili. Beer snack favorite.

• Main ingredients: Chickpea Flour, Chili, Green Onion

Cari Camaron

Feast dish with large freshwater prawns "camaron" stewed with aromatic vegetables.

• Main ingredients: Freshwater Prawn, Tomato, Spices

Chouchou Gratin

Creamy gratin of chayote, also eaten in neighboring Mauritius.

• Main ingredients: Chayote, White Sauce, Cheese