The Mauritian Dumplings You Need To Try with @shelinacooks School of Wok Takeover

Date: 2026-08-15 13:00:34

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Jeremy Pang is joined by Shelina Permalloo to make Boulette Chou Chou, a beloved Mauritian dumpling made with chayote. Together, they share the techniques behind preparing, shaping and cooking these delicate dumplings, while exploring the flavours and traditions that have made them a staple of Mauritian cuisine.

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Ingredients

For the dumplings

2 chayotes (cho cho), peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
30g dried shrimp, soaked until softened and finely chopped
2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until softened and finely chopped
80g raw prawns, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
150–200g tapioca starch (approximately)

To Serve

Finely sliced spring onions
Chilli sauce, for dipping

To find the recipe for this dish, click the link below!
– https://schoolofwok.co.uk/tips-and-recipes/shelina-permalloos-boulettes-sousou-mauritian-chayote-dumplings –

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