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Nutritional Values

🔥740kcal
💪55gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Salmi Canard

How to order / say it
Say it Salmi Canard — [sal-mee kah-nahr]
Order May I have the duck stew?
Locally Donne moi en salmi canard, souple.
Say locally

A flavorful Creole style duck stew with red wine.

Why try it?

Taste the colonial history of Mauritius as Salmi Canard represents the island's fusion of French culinary artistry with local flavors.

How it tastes

The stew is rich and hearty, with duck and red wine creating a bold, savory combination accented by herbs; often served with steamed rice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Adapting French techniques to local ingredients in the late 1800s, Salmi Canard became a hallmark of Creole cuisine in Flic en Flac, typically enjoyed during festive occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g duck pieces
  • 🍷 200 ml red wine
  • 🌿 5 g thyme
  • 🌿 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 🧄 150 g onions
  • 🧄 15 g garlic

Method

  1. 1 Marinate duck in red wine, thyme, and bay leaves.
  2. 2 Brown duck pieces, then add onions, garlic, and marinade.
  3. 3 Simmer until duck is tender and flavors meld.

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