Bichiques Curry, La Réunion

Ingredients

4 servings

• 1 kg of bichiques
• 5 tablespoons of sunflower oil
• 3 red onions
• 1 head of garlic
• 5 ripe tomatoes
• 1 piece of ginger
• 5 bird's eye chilies
• salt and pepper
• turmeric
• thyme

Steps

1. 1

   Clean and rinse the bichiques in water and drain them.

2. 2

   Peel and slice the onion. Press the garlic clove and cut the tomatoes into pieces.

3. 3

   Crush the chilies. Add the garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and turmeric.

4. 4

   In a large pan, pour a drizzle of oil. Sauté the onions then add the spice mixture.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes, thyme, and mix well. Let cook for 5 minutes. Once the sauce has reduced, add the bichiques. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve piping hot.