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Carry Poulet
Réunion-style chicken curry fragrant with turmeric, ginger and thyme.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
Carry Poulet (Creole chicken curry) is one of Réunion's most beloved dishes. Unlike Indian curry, it uses less coconut milk and more tomatoes, with thyme adding a distinctly Creole twist. It is traditionally served with white rice, lentils and rougail.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 kgchicken pieces(bone-in)
- 3tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 tspturmeric
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1 tbspginger(grated)
- 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
Instructions
- 1
Brown chicken
Heat oil in a large pot, season chicken with salt and turmeric, brown on all sides.
- 2
Add aromatics
Add garlic, ginger and thyme; stir and cook 2 minutes.
- 3
Build sauce
Add tomatoes, stir well and cook 10 minutes until softened.
- 4
Simmer
Add 200 ml water, cover and simmer 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Serve
Serve over steamed rice with lentils and a side of rougail tomate.
Pro Tips
- →
Marinate chicken in turmeric and salt for 30 min before cooking.
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Skim excess fat after simmering.
Variations
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Carry porc (pork)
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Carry cabri (goat)
Storage
Keeps 3 days refrigerated; flavour improves overnight.
History & Origin
The carry (curry) tradition arrived with Indian indentured workers in the 19th century and was adapted by Réunionais Creoles over generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use coconut milk?
Yes, replace water with coconut milk for a richer sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 4 servings total
Calories390kcal
Protein42g
Carbohydrates9g
Fat20g
Fiber2g
Protein42g
Carbs9g
Fat20g
Time Summary
Prep time15 min
Cook time40 min
Total time55 min
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