Chilli In Oil / Piment Confit 100g

Piment Confit, also known as  chilli in oil, is a beloved Mauritian condiment made by slowly preserving chillies in oil with aromatic spices. This traditional preparation mellows the heat while intensifying flavor, creating a  rich, fiery, and deeply aromatic chilli oil.

A staple on Mauritian tables,  piment confit  is used sparingly but intentionally — a small spoon is enough to lift rice, lentils, curries, and bowl-style meals with bold island heat.

🇲🇺 Mauritian Serving & Pairing Inspiration

In Mauritius, pickles are never an afterthought — they’re the  spark  that wakes up the whole plate. These fruit and vegetable pickles are traditionally served with  riz blanc,  lentilles, and  dholl, where their sharp, spicy kick cuts through the softness of the meal.

You’ll find them alongside everyday dishes like  rougaille tomate,  rougaille saucisse,  cari légumes,  cari poisson, and  cari poulet, adding acidity that balances rich sauces and slow-cooked spices. A spoon of pickle is often eaten with  grains,  haricots,  brèdes, or  bringelle frite, bringing contrast to earthy vegetables.

Pickles are essential in  Mauritian bowl-style plates  — rice topped with lentils, greens, curry, and a bold pickle on the side to tie everything together. They’re also a must with  farata,  roti, or  pain maison, especially when meals are simple and home-style.

At street level, pickles appear with  gâteaux piments,  dholl puri,  samoussas, and fried snacks, where their tanginess cuts through oil and heat. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a roadside bite, Mauritian pickles add that  extra punch of sour, spice, and comfort  that locals can’t eat without.

In Mauritian cuisine, a meal without pickle feels unfinished — just a small spoon transforms humble food into something deeply satisfying.