East Africa · Soup
Bouyon Bred (Local Greens Clear Broth)
A light and reviving Seychellois clear broth brimming with bitter-sweet local greens, ginger, crushed chilies, and garlic.
The story
Bouyon Bred is an essential daily fixture in Seychellois home cooking, traditionally prepared in the evening across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Served alongside steamed white rice, fried fish, and spicy condiments, this delicate broth balances out heavy or oily meals. Seychellois cooks specifically favor brèdes payaterre, brèdes mouroum (moringa), or chou de Chine, carefully cooking the leaves quickly to preserve chlorophyll and essential micronutrients without dulling their vivid green color.
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