Imported onto the island in the 19th century by members of the Indo-Pakistani community, the bonbon piment (whose name means ‘chili pepper sweet') is a small, round fritter with both savoury and sweet flavours, found all over Réunion nowadays. Delicious as an appetiser or as a treat, it consists of a dough made of chopped lentils or Lima beans, with the addition of chili pepper, spring onion, turmeric, coriander, cumin and ginger. The dough is then shaped into small, flat balls that are deep-fried in oil. Enjoy hot or warm!
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