Bouyon Brèdes Chouchou (Seychellois Clear Ginger & Garlic Greens Soup) – Authentic Seychelles Recipe

Ingredients for Bouyon Brèdes Chouchou (Seychellois Clear Ginger & Garlic Greens Soup) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender bok choy, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups moringa, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup or spinach greens
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh grated ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Seychelles seasoning (browned garlic, sweet onion, cracked black pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh grated ginger for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in browned garlic, sweet onion, cracked black pepper and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Seychelles's kitchen.
3. Add tender bok choy and moringa, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in or spinach greens, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.