Mauritian upside down rice bowl

The overturned rice bowl is a childhood memory of my vacation in Mauritius when I lived in Reunion: it is known for its unique visual aspect and its various flavors. The principle is simple but ingenious: vegetables, a deliciously scented protein and sauce are arranged at the bottom of a bowl, covered with rice, then returned when serving to create an elegant presentation. Traditionally composed of simple and local ingredients, this gluten -free version of the overturned 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 lunch or dinner that is out of the ordinary.

Preparation time 10 mins

Cooking time 30 mins

Total time 40 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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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Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/bol-de-riZZRverse-mauricien/