Reunion Island Curry Cooking Class

This class is for you if you’re a big curry fan.Reunion Island, where I was born, is a French colony off the coast of Madagascar, a couple of thousand miles away from Mauritius. The island has seen many settlers including Chinese, Hindus, people from Madagascar, all of whom had a great influence not only on its culture but most importantly its food.Reunion Island curries take their influence from Pondicherry in India. The region was a French colonial settlement until 1954. Many from that region travelled to Reunion Island in the late 17th century in search of a better life. Their settlement on the island has influenced Reunion cuisine ever since.In this session, we will cook up an exotic starter using mango, lime, and avocado, just to name a few of the ingredients. We will also make a traditional "cari, " which is a spicy and traditional dish using meat or fish. Both are cooked in a rich turmeric sauce. In this session, we will make 2 "cari" using chicken and fish, a rougail (a traditional side dish with chillies), a bean stew and rice, and a very exotic dessert using papaya, mango, pineapple, and rum.Then, it’s time to eat. Take a seat at my table and enjoy the fruits of your labour.Note: Unfortunately, due to its nature, this event is not suitable for vegetarians or specific dietary requirements. All ingredients and tools to make a selection of dishes to enjoy after the class. Read more details