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Bol Renversé

Cultural Context

Bol Renversé, or 'Upside Down Bowl', reflects the multicultural influences of Mauritius, blending Chinese, Indian, and Creole culinary traditions. Traditionally served in a bowl and flipped onto a plate, this dish symbolizes unity through diverse ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Mauritius, often adapted with various proteins and vegetables, making it a beloved comfort food for many.

MauritianMUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 Carrots, sliced
1 Onion
1 bunch of Bak choy
Spring onion
Couples of dried mushrooms, soaked, sliced
1 chicken breast , diced into bite pieces
3 cloves of garlic
Black pepper
Salt to tase
Oil
3 Tbsp dark oy sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp oysters sauce
1 tbsp cornflour + water (cornflur slurry)
3 Tbsp water
2 Tomatoes finly diced
1/2 Onion, diced
Couple of chillies diced
Vinegar
Egg per serving
Cooked white Basmati rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the ingredients by slicing the carrots, dicing the onion, and soaking the dried mushrooms.

2

Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until translucent.

3

Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Stir in diced chicken breast and cook until browned.

5

Add sliced carrots and soaked mushrooms; cook until tender.

6

Mix in Bak choy and spring onion; stir-fry for a few minutes.

7

Prepare the sauce by combining dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, cornflour slurry, and water in a bowl.

8

Add the sauce to the pan and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.

9

In a separate pan, scramble an egg for each serving until just set.

10

Layer the cooked basmati rice in a bowl, then add the stir-fried mixture on top.

11

Invert the bowl onto a plate to serve, garnishing with spring onions.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soyegg

Also Known As

Upside Down BowlBol Renvèrsé

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