Rougail Sausages, Réunion-Style

Ingredients

• 6 Montbéliard-style smoked sausages (Cut into thick slices after precooking)
• 5 Ripe tomatoes (5 to 6 tomatoes; cut into small cubes)
• 2 Yellow onions (Thinly sliced)
• 3 gousses Garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp Chili paste (The description specifies a paste containing chili, garlic, and ginger)
• 2 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Paprika (Optional, for color)
• 2 Tomatoes (For the tomato rougail; cut into very small cubes)
• 0.5 Red onion (Cut into very small cubes)
• 0.5 Lime (Juice only)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil
• 1 tsp Chili paste (Can be replaced with a fresh chili)
• Salt and pepper (Add to taste)
• Water (A little water if necessary to cover the tomatoes)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the sausages in it for 5 minutes, then drain and cut them into thick slices.

2. 2

   Place the sausage slices in a hot Dutch oven without any fat and sear them until well browned.

3. 3

   Add the finely sliced yellow onions. Cook for a few minutes, until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the turmeric, thyme, chili paste, and minced garlic. Sauté for a few more minutes to distribute the aromatics and spices.

5. 5

   Add the ripe tomatoes cut into small cubes. Add a little water if necessary, then simmer over low heat for 40 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, prepare the tomato rougail: combine the tomatoes and red onion cut into very small cubes.

7. 7

   Add the lime juice, neutral oil, and chili paste. The chili paste can be replaced with a fresh chili.

8. 8

   Season the tomato rougail with salt and pepper, then let it rest in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

9. 9

   After 40 minutes of simmering, check the consistency of the sausage rougail. If it has not reduced enough, continue cooking uncovered for a few more minutes.

10. 10

    Serve the sausage rougail with rice and the tomato rougail. It can also traditionally be served with lentils.

Notes

The paprika is optional and is used only to add color. Rice and lentils are mentioned as accompaniments, but no quantity or preparation method is provided in the source. The chili paste recipe is not included.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• simmered dish
• Réunion cuisine
• spicy
• sausages
• rougail
• gluten-free
• rice accompaniment