Sausage Rougail
Sausage Rougail (also known as rougaille or rougail saucisse) ranks 6th in the list of the best foods in Seychelles with recipe. It is a thick tomato stew cooked on low heat with sausages and aromatic spices. This stew has a deep and wonderful flavor that you will adore! Sausage Rougail is a dish popular in Mauritius and Reunion Island (a small island located east of the African continent). Rougail refers to a "mix of condiments and spices" utilized in the traditional Creole cuisine of the region. In Reunion Island, it is known as Rougail, while in Mauritius, it is known as Rougaille.
Rougail is a tomato-based stew spiced with aromatic spices and cooked on low heat for a long time to allow the flavors to blend. The end result is an incredibly tasty stew with hints of various spices that just blend perfectly! The only thing that this sausage rougail has in common with Nigerian Beef Stew is its appearance. Rougail's flavor profile is radically unusual, resembling a combination of Indian, French, and African cuisines. So many different flavors in one meal!
Ingredients
- 4 sausages, 2 tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp ginger crushed, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp thyme, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, Cilantro or parsley to garnish.
Instructions
- Cut sausage into one-inch chunks.
- Peel and crush garlic and ginger.
- Chop onions and tomatoes.
- Add olive oil to a pot on medium heat and add onions, crushed garlic, and ginger.
- Sauté for a few minutes till fragrant.
- Add the sausage and fry until brown on all sides.Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices (turmeric, paprika, thyme, cumin, salt).
- Add cayenne pepper only if you want it spicy.
- Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, covered.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve!
