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Weekly Island Round-Up - 01 Feb 2021
Here are 3 things happening in Mauritius this week! 1) UK is urged by the UN’s maritime court to give up its claim to the Chagos...
Satini Coco
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Slavery In Mauritius
BACKGROUND The Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius has a long history of slavery from Western colonisation and owes many of its modern day...
Satini Coco
Jan 30, 20213 min read
Zasar/Mauritian Pickle
This is a classic vibrant Mauritian pickle with carrots, cabbage, green chilies and green beans. It really makes the perfect filling for...
Emily's Cooking
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Weekly Island Round-Up - 25 Jan 2021
Here are 3 things happening in Mauritius this week! 1) Mauritius Receives First 100,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Mauritius will use...
Satini Coco
Jan 25, 20212 min read
What Is The Kistnen Case?
BACKGROUND Throughout 2020, the current Mauritian government became increasingly unfavourable due to several reasons: Their handling of...
Satini Coco
Jan 23, 20213 min read
Mazavaroo Chilli
Today’s recipe is about our legendary Mazavaroo Chilli paste. This chillipaste can be made with both red or green chilli. It’s usually...
Foodwini
Jan 20, 20211 min read
A Brief Guide to Kreol Morisien
WHAT IS CREOLE? Creoles are languages which have most often formed in previous European colonies, where the slave trade occurred. Because...
Satini Coco
Jan 17, 20214 min read
Quick Loaded Ramen
*Note we've not given ingredient amounts as this depends on the amount of people you are making it for however we use 1 packet of Ramen...
Kitchen 11
Jan 10, 20211 min read
Satini Brinzel/Eggplant Chutney
Today I’m sharing a recipe close to my heart; the eggplant chutney or as we’ll say in creole, satini brinzel. Made out of eggplants that...
Foodwini
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Green Beans & Potatoes
Today we are sharing this delightful dish that is the Greenbeans and Potatoes, straight from Mauritius to your Kitchen this dish is so...
Kitchen 11
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Tomato Chatini/Chutney
I don’t think that “Chatini”Pomme d’Amour (Tomato Salad or Salsa) needs an introduction, it has for long been a popular accompaniment of...
Brinda Bungaroo
Dec 17, 20202 min read
How Will Brexit Affect Mauritius?
BRIEF BACKGROUND ON BREXIT The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 countries (now 27). This union allows them to trade...
Satini Coco
Dec 12, 20204 min read
Koutia Frisiter/Ambarella Pickle
Ambarella, known as frisiter in Mauritius, is a rare fruit that can be found in many tropical countries. The fruit can be eaten raw and...
Foodwini
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Gateaux Banane/Banana Fritters
Let’s go Bananas today as I gear myself up to sharing one of my childhood recipes. Bananas are a much loved fruit, full of energy to...
Brinda Bungaroo
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Pomme de Terre Frire/Potato Fried in Batter
Another popular Mauritian street food snack! Crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. This a recipe for around 5-6 slices of...
Emily's Cooking
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Fish Gajak
Fish Appetizer – Fish “Gajaks” a name given to Mauritian snacks. “Gajaks” are pre-drink nibbles usually served to accompany a drink…. As...
Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 28, 20203 min read
Mauritius - Britain's 'Great Experiment'
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Mauritius was under British rule, and important for its sugar industry. Slaves were shipped in, mainly...
Satini Coco
Nov 23, 20202 min read
Mine Bouille/Boiled Noodles with Minced Meat
Mine Bouille” which is as simple as its name states – plain simply boiled noodles served with a topping of your choice. The topping can...
Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Poudine Dipain/Bread Pudding
Today I’m sharing another Mauritian recipe, Bread Pudding A.K.A Poudine Dipain. Last week, Sché who is a Franco-Mauritian blogger...
Foodwini
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Jalebi
Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert made and served for festivals and special occasions. It is one Indian sweet that I must always buy...
Brinda Bungaroo
Nov 14, 20202 min read