Where does Bol Renversé come from?

Bol Renversé — country of origin: Mauritius.

What is Bol Renversé made of?

Rice, chicken, egg, cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, cornstarch.

Which allergens does Bol Renversé contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.

How do you pronounce Bol Renversé?

Bol renversé (French, Mauritius) is pronounced /bɔl ʁɑ̃vɛʁse/.

Bol Renversé

Pronunciation (IPA) /bɔl ʁɑ̃vɛʁse/

A Mauritian inverted bowl of rice layered with stir-fried vegetables, egg and meat or seafood.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Soybeans

Contains soybeans and soybean products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

A Mauritian inverted bowl of rice layered with stir-fried vegetables, egg and meat or seafood.

Bol renversé, literally an “upside-down bowl,” is a Mauritian meal assembled in a bowl and inverted onto a plate. Rice forms one layer, with stir-fried vegetables, egg and meat or seafood beneath it. Mauritius Now presents the dish within the island’s mixed culinary traditions. Ingredients vary; the defining feature is the layered serving and its inverted presentation.

Rice is placed into a bowl or mold, then topped or layered with a stir-fry that may include vegetables, egg and a protein such as chicken, beef or shrimp. The bowl is turned out onto a plate so the rice sits on top of the filling. The method gives the dish its name and recognizable shape. A sauce may season the stir-fry, but there is no universal recipe or standard protein.

The dish reflects the range of influences in Mauritian cooking, with rice as the base and stir-fried components arranged together. The presentation is practical for portioning and also makes the meal visually distinctive. Because restaurants choose different proteins and sauces, “bol renversé” alone does not communicate whether a serving contains seafood, egg or soy.

How it's served

Serve freshly turned onto a plate, with the rice mound intact until the guest breaks into it. State the filling and sauce used.

Describe it as inverted rice with the specific stir-fried vegetables, egg and protein. Confirm sauces, shellfish, soy, egg and shared wok use before making allergy or dietary claims.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bol Renversé?: A Mauritian inverted bowl of rice layered with stir-fried vegetables, egg and meat or seafood.
Where does Bol Renversé come from?: Bol Renversé — country of origin: Mauritius.
What is Bol Renversé made of?: Rice, chicken, egg, cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, cornstarch.
Which allergens does Bol Renversé contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains soybeans and soybean products.
How do you pronounce Bol Renversé?: Bol renversé (French, Mauritius) is pronounced /bɔl ʁɑ̃vɛʁse/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.