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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

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Cari Bernik

How to order / say it
Say it Cari Bernik — [kah-ree ber-nik]
Order I'd like to try the Cari Bernik.
Locally Mon anvi esay Cari Bernik.
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A rich octopus curry with coconut milk.

Why try it?

This curry is a reflection of Beau Vallon's proximity to the ocean, showcasing the use of fresh seafood with exotic spices and creamy coconut milk.

How it tastes

The curry is creamy with a delightful blend of spicy and sweet flavors, punctuated by tender chunks of octopus that add an oceanic touch.

Origin & History — first documented: 1905

Introduced in the early 1900s, Cari Bernik quickly became beloved in Beau Vallon, celebrating the bounty of the Indian Ocean, with spices brought by traders.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 500 g octopus
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 10 g curry powder
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🧂 20 g ginger
  • 🍋 1 piece lime

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions and ginger until fragrant.
  2. 2 Add octopus and curry powder, cook until octopus is tender.
  3. 3 Stir in coconut milk and lime juice, simmer for flavor infusion.

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