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Simple Mauritian Rougaille (No-Cook Tomato Relish) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple Mauritian Rougaille (No-Cook Tomato Relish)

Escape to the sunny shores of Mauritius with a dish that’s as vibrant and beautiful as the island itself! This simple, no-cook Rougaille is a bright, fresh, and tangy tomato relish that comes together in minutes. It's a spectacular fusion of Indian, Chinese, and French flavors, p
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium sweet onion, such as red or Vidalia
  • 1½–2 cups / 350-475g (16.8 oz) diced tomatoes, fresh or canned with juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) ground ginger, or 1 tsp / 3g (0.11 oz) freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz) fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce, to taste
  • For an extra zesty kick, stir in a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice just before serving.
  • Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find; their flavor is the star of this simple dish and will make a world of difference.

Method
 

  1. What to Do
  2. Finely dice the green bell pepper and sweet onion and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add the diced fresh or canned tomatoes (with their juice) to the bowl.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, fresh cilantro or parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce to your preferred level of heat.
  6. Mix all thoroughly. For the best flavor, let the rougaille sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the fresh rougaille at room temperature or chilled, spooned generously over bowls of warm cooked rice.
  8. Let the rougaille rest for at least 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together for a more robust taste.
  9. Adjust the heat by adding finely minced fresh chili, such as a bird's eye or serrano pepper, along with the other .

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5g

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