Bol Renverse

Name: Bol Renverse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mauritian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 2 eggs; 200g mixed vegetables (chayote, carrot, green beans); 100g tofu, cubed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 thumb ginger, grated; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; Salt and white pepper

Bol Renversé (bohl rahn-vehr-SAY)

Upside Down Bowl

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 518 kcal

An iconic Sino-Mauritian dish of rice, stir-fried vegetables, and a fried egg, all layered in a bowl then flipped upside down on a plate.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 58.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

wok rice bowl skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: inverted dome on flat plate

Garnishes: fried egg on top, spring onion

Accompaniments: chilli sauce, soy sauce

Ingredients

2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 eggs
200g mixed vegetables (chayote, carrot, green beans)
100g tofu, cubed
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb ginger, grated
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1
Stir fry garlic and ginger in a wok with oil until fragrant. Add tofu cubes and cook until lightly golden.
2
Add mixed vegetables and stir fry on high heat for three minutes until tender-crisp.
3
Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4
Fry eggs sunny side up in a separate skillet, keeping yolks runny.
5
Pack hot rice firmly into a bowl, top with the stir-fried vegetables and tofu, then place a fried egg on top.
6
Place a plate over the bowl, flip it upside down in one swift motion, and carefully lift the bowl to reveal the layered dome.

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Did You Know?

The dramatic flipping of the bowl is a theatrical moment in Mauritian Chinese restaurants, and a failed flip is considered bad luck.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok
rice bowl
skillet

Garnishing

fried egg on top, spring onion

Accompaniments

chilli sauce, soy sauce

The Story Behind Bol Renverse

Bol renverse is the signature dish of Mauritius's Chinese community, who arrived as traders and laborers in the nineteenth century. This inventive presentation transforms simple rice, vegetables, and egg into a visually striking dome that showcases Chinese culinary artistry adapted to local ingredients. The dish has become a beloved lunch staple across all communities and is found in nearly every Mauritian Chinese restaurant and home kitchen.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, everyday meal 📜 Origins: 20th century Sino-Mauritian

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