Two Women and A Half Man …a cooking journey with mum and grandma in beautiful Mauritius…
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Five Spice Soy Stewed Eggs
Five spice mix and soy sauce are widely used ingredients in Chinese cuisine. Combine these two ingredients together along with some crushed garlic and red wine to make the most delicious cooking marinade.
Niouk Yen – Choko and Meat Dumplings
“Niouk yen” is definitely a candidate for the national dish of Mauritius. More popularly known as “boulette” on the island, this rounded steamed dumpling is primarily made of choko vegetable(chayote) and mince pork. “Niouk yen” is a traditional Hakka food and the recipe has been passed on by Chinese Mauritians for generations. There are many […]
Chinese Hakka Buns – Pow
Chinese bun also known as “pow” in Hakka is a popular dish among the Chinese community in Mauritius. The filling can either be sweet or savoury. My personal favourite is the char siu filling along with star anise stewed soya egg. For the sweet tooth, anything from sugar to peanut butter will do as filling. […]