10 must-try Mauritian specialties

Mauritian cuisine is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the island’smulticultural history. Get ready for an exciting culinary escapade as you immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of this unique island. โœจ From India to France, China to Africa, Mauritian cuisine is a kaleidoscope of flavors that elevates culinary fusion to new heights. Fresh […]

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Mauritian cuisine is a melting pot of flavors, reflecting the island’smulticultural history. Get ready for an exciting culinary escapade as you immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of this unique island. โœจ From India to France, China to Africa, Mauritian cuisine is a kaleidoscope of flavors that elevates culinary fusion to new heights. Fresh ingredients such as seafood, tropical vegetables and local spices play a vital role in this sensory experience.

Discover 10 not-to-be-missed Mauritian delights

Dive into this irresistible selection of dishes that will touch your heart and tantalize your taste buds during your visit. ๐ŸŒด ๐Ÿฅ˜

The sublime briani

Briani, a Muslim culinary treasure from India, is a combination of saffron-scented rice, various meats such as beef or chicken – or, more exotically, marinated fish – accompanied by a mosaic of spices and vegetables. It’s all simmering in a vast copper cauldron called a dรจge, an essential secret in its preparation.

Fried mine: the art of Chinese cooking

Wellness and indulgence go hand in hand with fried mine, a recital of Chinese noodles stir-fried with various vegetables, eggs, shrimps and chicken or beef. Enhanced with a succulent garlic or chili sauce, this dish offers a spicy kick to tantalize your taste buds.

The fascinating upside-down bowl

From the culinary marriage of China and Mauritius, the upside-down bowl is a joyful mishmash of rice, mushrooms, wormwood and meat cooked to taste, topped with a savory fried egg. Presented in a bowl-like dome, it releases its delights when unveiled on the plate.

Rougail de poisson: the Creole signature

This typically Creole dish, served with white rice and lentils, is dominated by a divinely spiced coulis of tomato, garlic, ginger and onion, not forgetting a delicate touch of chili and spices. Salted fish or snoรซk, pronounced sounouk on the island, gives it its unrivalled marine flavor.

Fish vindaye: a West Indian tradition

Originating in western India, this dish brings together fish fried in oil, which is then impregnated with a mixture of spices, onions, garlic and vinegar to intensify the flavor. Its procession of flavors is propelled with bread or rice and a delicate broth of brรจdes.

 

 

Tasty crab broth

The crab broth, prepared with finesse, marries the flavors of spices, pepper, mustard seeds and cumin, while a hint of chili and tamarind sauce add an exotic touch. Served piping hot, it’s the ideal winter comfort food, pampering seafood-loving palates.

Pulao rice: a journey through flavours

Born in the ancestral lands of the Middle East and Central Asia, pulao rice, rich in meats and spices, has found a new home in Mauritian cuisine, where it has become a typically Creole creation. Revisited with Chinese sausages and a boldly spiced sweet-apple chatini, it promises a veritable volley of flavors.

Delicate chicken stew

Inspired by Provence and introduced by the French, daube is a dish that has found a new identity on Mauritius. Made exclusively with chicken, not beef, it can be enjoyed with rice and a green salad, for a perfect balance of tastes.

Dholl Puri: the culinary pride of Mauritius

Much more than a simple dish, Dholl Puri is a hymn to conviviality. These savory pancakes filled with pea curry, rougail, chatini and candied Rodrigues chili are a symbol of the island. They are as popular with Mauritians as they are with guests from elsewhere.

 

 

Chilli cake salad: an epiphany of flavours

These irresistible little salted dumplings, available at every street corner on the island, are a real comfort food. Shaped from a soft split-pea dough, spiced with dried chilli and aromatic herbs, then fried in oil, they are enjoyed as a salad, topped with onions, tomatoes, coriander, a touch of salt and a final shiver of chilli.

 

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