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French Toast with Bananas
No, not Mauritian food but yes, a Mrs T classic. My sister Asiya said she wandered down to the kitchen one Sunday morning and found a...
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GUEST FEATURE: Salma Foy's Bhajias — Spinach & Onion fritters
Bhajias (aka bhajis, fritters) are typically eaten at tea-time or as a starter. Normally I avoid fried food but Salma Foy's deep fried...
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Pressure Cooking: Not as Scary as You Think
A pressure cooker is found in every Mauritian kitchen. I am aware many cooks are wary of this cooking vessel: it makes noise; the...
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Nani's Pasta — Macaroni with Beef and Herbs
Amina (aka Chotan), was my maternal grandmother or Nani, and she hated cooking. In fact, she pretty much hated eating. As the youngest...
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Khao Suey — Noodles in Curried Coconut & Chicken Soup
Khao suey is a Burmese dish that Mrs T learned in Mauritius. The base of khao suey is a simple curried coconut soup, but the flavor of...
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Pateeli — Crème Caramel
Pateeli, sometimes called flan or crème caramel, is served all over Western Europe, especially in France and Spain. It can be difficult...
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