A FOOD TRADITION
Seychellois Creole Cuisine
The island Creole tradition blends African, French, Indian, Chinese, and Malagasy influences around seafood, coconut, spices, tropical produce, and rice.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Fried Plantains (Bannann Fri)
Ripe plantain slices are fried in vegetable oil until browned and tender, often with a little salt.
Fruit Bat Curry (Kari Sousouri)
A Seychellois-Creole curry of fruit bat simmered with aromatic spices, onion, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk.
Green Papaya Chutney (Satini Papay)
A traditional Seychellois chutney made from shredded green papaya with onion, garlic, chili, lemon, vinegar, and salt.
Grilled Fish (Pwason Griye)
A Seychellois preparation of seasoned fish grilled with oil, aromatics, and citrus until cooked through.
Kat-Kat Banane
A traditional Seychelles Creole dish of green bananas simmered with coconut milk and fish, typically seasoned with onion, garlic, and salt.
Ladob
A traditional Seychelles sweet dish of plantain and root vegetables gently simmered in coconut milk with sugar and warm spices.
Octopus Curry (Kari Zourit)
A Seychellois-Creole curry of tender octopus simmered with coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and curry seasoning.
Octopus Salad (Salad Zourit)
A Seychelles Creole salad of tender sliced octopus mixed with onion, tomato, lemon, oil, and seasoning and served chilled or at room temperature.
Palm Heart Salad (Salad Palmis)
A Seychelles Creole salad of sliced tender palm heart combined with tomato, onion, lemon, oil, and salt and served chilled or at room temperature.
Pork Curry (Kari Por)
A Seychellois-Creole pork curry braised with curry seasoning, onion, garlic, ginger, and a rich coconut-based sauce.
Salted Fish (Pwason Sale)
Salted fish is cooked as a savory Seychellois dish with aromatics and often tomato-based seasoning.
Seychellois Rougaille
A Seychellois tomato-based rougaille prepared with aromatics and often fish or pork sausage, served as a hot sauce or main accompaniment.
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