Mauzaïc: Boulette Chouchou (Niouk Yen) Full Recipe Video | Easy Mauritian Recipe to try at home

chouchou

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper reduces heat while adding sweetness.

Peel the chouchou and cut it in half, removing the seeds.

Grate the chouchou very finely using a fine grater.

Squeeze out all the water from the grated chouchou using a strainer.

Add pink Himalayan salt to the grated chouchou.

Add dry shrimps to the mixture.

Add grated ginger to the mixture.

Add fish sauce and sesame oil to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients well, using hands for better control.

Gradually pour in the tapioca starch to bind the mixture together.

Form small balls from the mixture and place them on a plate.

Optionally, finely grate carrots and add them to the mixture for flavor and nutrients.

Prepare a steamer and place the balls in it to steam for around 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot with bouillon or sprinkle spring onions on top.

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