Rougail Saucisse (Réunion Creole Sausage)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (700g) smoked pork sausages
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2-4 small red chilies, minced
• 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, to serve

Before you cook

• Chop the onions and tomatoes, mince the garlic and chilies, and grate the ginger.

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the sausages and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the sausages and slice them into thick rounds.
4. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
5. Add the sausage pieces and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic, ginger and chilies and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add the chopped tomatoes and thyme.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, without adding any water.
11. Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes, until the sauce is thick and deep red.
12. Serve hot over white rice.