If you are staying on Réunion, you can't miss a chance to try this flavoursome speciality of the island! Typically Creole, the famous cari or carry, with its deliciously exotic and spicy flavours, is made up of meat or fish, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, thyme, turmeric and pepper. Popular among Réunion locals as a family meal on Sunday, this famous pan-cooked dish is generally served with rice and is sure to delight your taste buds! Nothing beats a chicken cari if you want to appreciate the subtle flavours of Réunion cuisine…
If you want to find out more about cari's most famous ingredient, head to the Tumeric House (Maison du Curcuma) in the village of La Plaine des Grègues, in the heights of Saint-Joseph. Devoted to local saffron, this unique attraction will teach you all about this spice and its exceptional properties, as well as how it is processed.