Creole Curry blend

In which dishes can you use the Creole Curry blend?

It is perfect for preparing chicken curries, fish curries, or sausage rougails. You can also use it to flavor your sauces, marinades, or even roasted vegetables. Its combination of spices works wonderfully in meat, fish, or even vegetarian dishes like curries or soufflés. It can also be sprinkled over rice dishes or added to soups.

How to use the Creole Curry blend in cooking?

Thanks to its versatile format, the Creole Curry blend adapts to various cooking techniques.

Custom grinding: For immediate aromatic intensity, grind the blend using a mortar or mill and incorporate it mid-cooking or at the end of preparation.

• - Stews (main use): Add the spices at the beginning to slowly infuse their flavors into your dishes like chicken curry, fish curry, sausage rougail, etc.
• - Broths and infusions: Let the blend steep as-is for soups, stocks, or aromatic bases.
• - Marinades: Once ground, use it to flavor your meats, fish, or vegetables before cooking.

Recipe ideas for cooking with the Creole Curry blend

• - Creole Chicken Curry: Discover the recipe here;
• - Spiced Creole Rice: Mix the blend with basmati or jasmine rice, grilled vegetables, and turmeric for a flavorful and colorful side dish;
• - Sautéed Shrimp with Creole Curry: Sauté peeled shrimp with a spoonful of butter or oil. Add a tablespoon of the Creole Curry blend, a bit of coconut milk, and a touch of grated combava. Serve with basmati rice or sautéed noodles;
• - Sausage Rougail with Creole Curry: Discover the recipe here.

The diverse aromas of the Creole Curry blend

The Creole Curry blend stands out with its perfect balance of spices:

• - Paprika (powdered): For a sweet touch and its beautiful orange hue.
• - Onion (sliced): A soft and aromatic base.
• - Combava (powdered): A fresh citrus note.
• - Pink peppercorn (whole): A gently peppery and delicately fruity sweetness.
• - Cinnamon clove (whole): Subtly spicy and warm.

The origin of Curry

The word "cari" or "curry" originates from the Tamil term "kari," meaning "sauce" or "stewed dish." Historically, curry was a blend of spices and herbs used to season dishes, offering a unique combination of mild, spicy, tangy, or even sweet flavors depending on the region. Introduced to Europe by British traders and colonists in the 17th century, curry quickly conquered the world thanks to its adaptability to local ingredients. In India, each region has its own variations, influenced by local traditions and available ingredients, from coconut-based curries in the south to tomato- and yogurt-based curries in the north.

The legend of the dodo

The dodo, iconic yet extinct, is shrouded in mysteries and legends. Native to Mauritius, it is sometimes confused with the Réunion solitaire, a similar bird that also vanished. On Réunion Island, the dodo inspired legendary tales portraying it as a symbol of innocence, a victim of human activity, and a mythified creature in collective imagination. Today, it remains a cultural emblem and a symbol of biodiversity preservation. For these reasons, we chose to feature a dodo on our Creole Curry blend box: it embodies the history, traditions, and cultural richness of the Indian Ocean.