The bowl of upside-down rice is a childhood memory from my holidays in Mauritius when I lived in Reunion: it is known for its unique visual appearance and its different flavors. The principle is simple but ingenious: vegetables, a protein and a deliciously flavored sauce are arranged at the bottom of a bowl, covered with rice, then turned over when ready to serve to create an elegant presentation. Traditionally made with simple, local ingredients, this gluten-free version of the upside-down rice bowl respects the authenticity of the recipe while making it accessible to people following a gluten-free diet. This balanced dish is ideal for an unusual lunch or dinner.

Mauritian upside down rice bowl

Mauritius

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 30 mins Total time 40 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 g basmati or jasmine rice

• 200 g diced chicken or pork or peeled shrimp

• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips

• 1 zucchini, cut into thin sticks

• 1 sliced ​​pepper

• 3 young corn, diced (optional)

• 1 chopped onion

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 4 eggs

• 3 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (gluten free)

• 1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp of sugar

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Vegetable oil for cooking

• 1 handful of fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparation

1. Cooking the rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, gluten-free oyster sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Reserve.
3. Cooking vegetables: Heat a little oil in a pan or wok. Add the garlic, onion, pepper, carrot, zucchini and corn if using. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove them from the wok and set aside.
4. Cooking proteins: In the same pan, brown chicken, pork or shrimp with a little oil until cooked through. Add the sautéed vegetables and the prepared sauce. Leave to simmer for a few minutes to fully infuse the flavors.
5. Cooking the eggs: In a small frying pan, cook the fried eggs (or an omelette if you prefer)
6. Assembly: If you have an omelette, take a bowl and start by placing a piece of omelette in the bottom. Then add the mixture of vegetables and chicken or shrimp, then cover everything with a good portion of cooked rice. If you have made fried eggs, you will place them on the preparation after turning the bowl.
7. Serving: Place a plate on the bowl and carefully invert the whole thing. Carefully lift the bowl to reveal a beautiful bowl of spilled rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
8. The Mauritian upside down rice bowl is a friendly and colorful dish that will surprise your guests both with its presentation and its rich and balanced flavors. Perfect for varying your meals, while being respectful of gluten-free diets.

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