Mauritian Sardine Rougaille–sardines and tomatoes curry

Sardine Rougaille

Mauritian Sardine Rougaille

This is a Mauritian staple and so simple. As ever, I have made a few variations to reflect my Western roots and hence the addition of some not so authentic ingredients. Hopefully this is progress!

Vibrant red tomatoes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion
500g chopped tomatoes
1 tsp light muscovado sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 long green pepper
1 chilli
2 tins of sardines
1 handful fresh coriander leaves

Long green pepper

Place the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat then add the chopped onion and gently fry until softened. Add the chopped tomatoes and seasoning, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and allow to come to bubble then reduce the heat to simmer. Add the chopped chilli and green pepper and allow to simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat. 

Simple sardines

Add the sardine and gently mix in. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Add the coriander leaves and stir in. 

Fresh coriander

Enjoy with rice or for a great healthy lunch, the carrot pancakes!

Carrot pancakes and rougaille