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+====== Reunion cuisine ======
+==== Rougail Saucisse ====
+The island's signature dish — smoked Creole sausages stewed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and sometimes chili. Fiery and deeply flavorful, it’s the beating heart of Réunion’s comfort food. [([[https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/sausage-rougail-creole-sausage-stew/|Pardon Your French]])]
+==== Cari Zourite ====
+An octopus curry made with fresh zourite (octopus), slow-cooked with turmeric, garlic, ginger, and thyme. Tender and oceanic, often served with rice and lentils. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZf8wv8s4ec|YouTube]])]
+==== Rougail Morue ====
+Made with salted cod, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies — this cold condiment-like dish is bold, salty, spicy, and eaten alongside rice or curry. [([[https://cookidoo.pl/recipes/recipe/pl/r827029|Cookidoo]])]
+==== Massalé Cabri ====
+Goat curry cooked in a deeply aromatic massalé spice blend (Réunion’s version of garam masala), sometimes thickened with tomato and flavored with cloves and cinnamon. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/252322419861725/posts/859053865855241/|Facebook]])]
+==== Boucané Bringelles ====
+A smoky vegetarian classic — smoked pork belly (boucané) cooked with eggplant (bringelles), turmeric, garlic, and tomato. A comforting, rich combination of smoke and spice. [([[https://travel-and-food.com/en/2023/02/reunion-island-smoked-pork-eggplant-stew/|Travel and Food]])]
+==== Gratin de Chouchou ====
+Chayote (chouchou) sliced and baked in a béchamel sauce with grated cheese — a French-style gratin with a tropical twist. [([[https://www.196flavors.com/reunion-chayote-au-gratin/|196 Flavors]])]
+==== Civet Zèbre ====
+A wild boar (or goat) stew cooked with red wine, bay leaves, garlic, and spices — a Réunion-style take on civet, influenced by French and Creole techniques. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/civet-de-sanglier|Taste Atlas]])]
+==== Achards de Légumes ====
+A pickled vegetable medley — thinly sliced carrots, green beans, cabbage, and turmeric sautéed with vinegar and mustard seeds. Served cold with meats or rice for a tangy crunch. [([[https://everpeckish.com/mauritian-pickled-vegetables/|Ever Peckish]])]
+==== Bouchons Réunionnais ====
+Steamed dumplings of Chinese origin, filled with pork or shrimp, often eaten with spicy soy sauce. Popular as street food or snacks. [([[http://www.frenchfoodieindublin.com/2014/09/reunion-island-recipes-bouchons-pork.html|French Foodie Dublin]])]
+==== Piment Farci ====
+Large, mildly spicy green chilies stuffed with minced meat, battered, and deep-fried — crisp outside, juicy and savory inside. A hot favorite at local markets. [([[https://www.jidlonacestach.cz/en/piment-farci-aka-stuffed-chilli-peppers/|Jidlo na Cestach]])]
+==== Samoussas Réunionnais ====
+Triangular fried pastries, filled with spiced meat, vegetables, or cheese. Spicier than their Indian counterparts, they’re a ubiquitous street snack on the island. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/indiasocial/comments/r2psn0/small_triangular_fried_pastry_case_containing/|Reddit]])]
+==== Civet de Tenrec ====
+A highly traditional dish made from tenrec, a small wild mammal, prepared in a red wine and spice stew. Rare and controversial, but historically part of Réunion's rural diet. [([[https://www.saveur.com/food/youll-never-guess-the-secret-ingredient-in-this-hearty-catalan-stew/|Saveur]])]
+==== Riz Chauffé ====
+Literally "reheated rice" — a stir-fried rice dish using leftovers, including eggs, pickles, sausage, or curry, making it a flavorful, no-waste breakfast staple. [([[https://www.harrowsmithmag.com/52710/zero-waste-stir-fried-rice|Harrowsmith Mag]])]
+==== Bonbon Piment ====
+Deep-fried lentil fritters made with chili, cumin, scallions, and curry leaves. Crispy, spicy, and addictive — often served as appetizers or snacks. [([[https://en.reunion.fr/discover/gastronomy/reunionese-creole-recipes/the-bonbon-piment-recipe-the-king-of-the-creole-aperitif/|Reunion]])]
+==== Gâteau Patate ====
+A sweet and fragrant sweet potato cake, often flavored with vanilla, coconut, and rum. A must-try dessert that’s soft, warm, and deeply aromatic. [([[https://www.joyofeatingtheworld.com/easy-sweet-potato-cake-from-reunion-island/|Joy of Eating the World]])]
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