Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes Réunion Recipes Home Page

Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from the East African country of Réunion. Here you will find all the recipes from Réunion on this site all gathered into one place. I have attempted to gather together here as many Réunion recipes as possible. The current collection represents the largest gathering of Réunion recipes into one place on the web today. (Just scroll down for the recipes, they follow the brief introduction to Réunion given below.)

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Réunion and its Cuisine

Réunion (French: Réunion or formally La Réunion; anciently Île Bourbon), is an island, located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, about 200 km south west of Mauritius. Administratively, Réunion is one of the overseas départements of France. Like the other overseas departments, Réunion is also one of the twenty-six regions of France (being an overseas region) and an integral part of the Republic with the same status as those situated on the European mainland. The capital is Saint-Denis. Réunion contains most of the same ethnic populations as Mauritius: Indian (including Tamil), Vietnamese, African, Malagasy, Chinese and ethnic French - but in different proportions. Creoles, of various origins, make up the vast majority of the population. Whites make up approximately one-quarter of the population, Indians make up 21% and people of Chinese or Vietnamese ancestry most of the remainder. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism (86% of the population in 1995), with Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism also represented.

Reunion is unusual in that this island in the Indian Ocean was uninhabited until the middle of the 17th century. As a result the island's population is a mix of different nations and the cuisine of this island represents this inheritance. Many dishes are 'Caris' ie Indian-influenced curries and much of the cuisine is Indo-Muslim but with aspects of Mauritian cuisine. The island is also famous for its spices and these are a very important aspect of the cuisine. One notable feature is the use of vanilla in the cooking of savoury dishes and many dishes are served in a vanilla-based sauce.


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The alphabetical list of recipes from Réunion follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 12 recipes in total:


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Beef Curry
     Origin: Reunion
Herring Rougail
(Le Rougail Z'hareng)
     Origin: Reunion
Les Bouchons
(Pork Dumplings)
     Origin: Reunion
Bolo Preto Portuguesa
(Portuguese Black Cake)
     Origin: Reunion
Le Canard au tangor et à la Vanille
(Clementine and Vanilla Duck)
     Origin: Reunion
Les Lentilles
(Reunion Lentils)
     Origin: Reunion
Brochettes de Porc
(Pork Kebabs)
     Origin: Reunion
Le Poulet à la Crème de Vanille
(Chicken with Vanilla Sauce)
     Origin: Reunion
Prawns and Rice
     Origin: Reunion
Goat Curry
     Origin: Reunion
Le Rougail Boucane
(Smoked Pork Rougail)
     Origin: Reunion
Reunion Shrimp Samosas
     Origin: Reunion

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Baking Breads with Non-wheat Constituents

By gwydion | Published 2008-09-15 16:11:09 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Bread relies on wheat and barley for it's property as a bread for it's the gluten in these grains that allows bread to rise and keep its shape and texture. However, it is possible to add up to 20% other ingredients into a bread dough and if you add pea or bean flour then you can prepare a bread recipe that provide for all the essential amino acids you need. This article tells you about how breads works and gives you a basic recipe for a wheat bread containing maize flour.

The Origins of Chutney

By gwydion | Published 2008-04-27 11:07:36 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Rather than being a British or English invention, Chutneys originated in India and were re-worked during the 18th century as a means of preserving autumn fruit and vegetables. Here you get a recipe for a classic Indian chatni and a British chutney so you can see how one evolved into the other.

Fruit Recipes - The Importance of Fruit

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-18 14:14:42 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Fruit have been a crucial part of the human diet for half a million years and more. Here you will learn a little about why fruit are so important and why certain foods are called 'fruit'. You will also learn a little about superfoods, what they are and what the next superfoods will be.

What is an Ice Cream (compared with a glace) and How do you Make one?

By gwydion | Published 2008-06-16 18:52:24 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

An ice cream is a cold dessert made, at the most basic level, with cream and flavourings and which is whipped to incorporate air into the mix both before and during the freezing process. However, Italian ice creams (gelati) have more flavour and are whipped less so they contain less air and are creamier. French ice creams (glaces) are based on an egg custard and taste rich and creamy. Find out more about these frozen desserts and how to prepare them.

Making the most of Game - Braising Venison

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-19 18:36:19 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Game is one of the oldest meat types that humans have ever used. However, game animals tend to be very lean and need to be cooked carefully. This article provides some information about game animals and a recipe for cooking venison by braising slowly in dark beer.

Fish Recipes - Making the best of Fish

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-12 13:40:20 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Fish is the staple protein source for much of the human population. Fish is an important high-quality protein source that much of the Western diet is deficient in. In this article you will learn a little about fish as well as gaining two classic fish recipes.

How to Prepare a Vegetable Pot Roast

By gwydion | Published 2008-02-29 20:49:10 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Pot roasts are the preserve of the meat-eater as they need a solid lump of meat to make them work. The difficulty of producing a vegetable pot roast is in replicating the job of the meat in the dish. This recipe does that and allows vegetarians to enjoy the texture and flavour of this classic dish.

Must-have Quotes About Chocolate

By gwydion | Published 2008-03-18 20:19:52 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

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Chocolate is perhaps the most indulgent ingredient to emerge from the Americas. It was once considered a royal drink and prepared especially for the ruling elite. Chocolate itself is made from the cocoa bean and as such is actually, technically, a spice. It's hardly surprising that this magical substance has inspired a host of memorable quotations...

Traditional Barbecue Recipes

By gwydion | Published 2008-11-19 18:37:55 | 2008 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

Barbecuing, or cooking meat directly above a flame, is a very traditional cooking method and probably represents humanity's oldest cooking technique. There is nothing like a summer outdoor barbecue and here you will find recipes for a classic kebab and sticky ribs both designed to make the most out of barbecuing.

Making a Home-made Hot Smoker

By gwydion | Published 2009-09-20 21:40:59 | 2009 Recipes and Cookery Articles |

Recipe Information:

A hot smoker is a method of cooking food, particularly fish, in a mixture of steam and wood chip or sawdust smoke. This article tells you how to make a very cheap home-made smoker from standard kitchen components, as well as telling you how to cook with it.


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