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Rougail (Rougaille Saucisse)

Recipe for rougail, also known as Rougaille Saucisse, a flavorful dish from the island of Réunion, featuring sausage stewed in a bold tomato sauce with spices and herbs. Served with rice, tomato salad, and peanut sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , French , Creole

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced or sliced
  • ~6 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 lb of smoked sausage I used Andouille, cut into thick slices - traditionally spicy sausages are used, but you can use mild sausages if you prefer a less spicy dish)
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon of crushed or finely grated fresh ginger adjust to taste (freshly grated is usually stronger than store-bought crushed ginger)
  • 2 lb of fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced (can also use canned diced tomatoes, 2 cans)
  • 4 ounces of tomato paste
  • 2-3 lime leaves and/or grated lime zest can use kaffir lime, also known as combava/makrut/thai lime - or regular lime leaves plus zest if you can’t find it
  • 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons of dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
Recommended side dishes:
  • rice
  • Lime marinated onion/tomato salsa similar to an Ecuadorian tomato onion curtido salsa
  • peanut sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and the crushed garlic, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced sausages, the diced tomatoes, and the tomato paste. Mix and let everything cook for ~5 minutes.
  4. Add the lime leaves/zest, thyme, crushed ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and let it cook over low heat (cover with a lid) for about 25-30 minutes.
  6. Serve the rougail with rice, lime marinated/pickled onions, and peanut sauce.