Sausage Rougaille
A flavorful and slightly spicy Creole dish featuring sausages simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce, infused with garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices. This dish is a popular comfort food in Seychelles, often served with rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Smoked sausages(such as Creole sausage or good quality smoked pork sausage, sliced)
- 2 large Onions(finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger(grated)
- 400 g Tomatoes(crushed or finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes(or to taste)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 sprig Fresh thyme(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the turmeric powder and chili flakes, toasting them for about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the sliced sausages to the pot and cook for a few minutes until lightly browned.
- 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the water and fresh thyme sprig, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
💡 Tip: Ensure all ingredients are well combined. - 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for at least 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally.
💡 Tip: Add a little more water if the sauce becomes too thick. - 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprig before serving.
💡 Tip: Be cautious with salt, as smoked sausages can be quite salty. - 8
Serve hot, typically with steamed white rice.
💡 Tip: A side of papaya chutney or a simple green salad complements this dish well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The type of sausage used significantly impacts the flavor. Local Creole or salted sausages are traditional, but good quality smoked pork sausages work well.
- ✓Adjust the chili flakes to control the spice level.
- ✓For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine during the simmering process.
🔄 Variations
- Some recipes include a tablespoon of peanut butter for a smoother, richer sauce.
- Add chopped bell peppers along with the onions for extra flavor and color.