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Seychelles Cuisine

Fish Curry (Curry de Poisson)

A flavorful curry made with fresh fish, coconut milk, tomatoes, and a blend of spices such as turmeric, ginger, and curry leaves. 1)

Octopus Curry (Kari Zourit)

A traditional Seychellois dish where octopus is slow-cooked in a rich and spicy coconut curry sauce. 2)

Grilled Fish (Pwason Griye)

Fresh fish, marinated with a mixture of garlic, ginger, chili, and lime, then grilled and served with a side of vegetables or rice. 3)

Bat Curry (Kari Sousouri)

A unique and exotic dish where fruit bats are cooked in a spicy curry sauce, often considered a delicacy in Seychelles. 4)

Shark Chutney (Satini Rekin)

Made from boiled and mashed shark meat, mixed with bilimbi (a sour fruit), lime, and spices, served as a side dish. 5)

Smoked Fish Salad (Salad Pwason Fimen)

A refreshing salad made with smoked fish, onions, tomatoes, and a dressing of lime juice and chilies. 6)

Coconut Bread (Paan)

A traditional bread infused with coconut milk, giving it a rich and sweet flavor, often enjoyed with curries or stews. 7)

Ladob

A dessert made from ripe plantains or sweet potatoes cooked in coconut milk with sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg, served hot or cold. 8)

Boureki

A type of Seychellois pastry filled with a mixture of pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and spices, then fried or baked. 9)

Chillies Paste (Pili Pili)

A hot and spicy chili paste made with fresh chilies, garlic, and lime juice, often served as a condiment. 10)

Tuna Salad (Salad Ton)

Fresh tuna mixed with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and herbs. 11)

Coconut Crab (Karkasye)

A delicacy where coconut crabs are cooked with coconut milk and a blend of spices, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. 12)

Vegetable Samosas

Pastries filled with spiced vegetables such as potatoes, peas, and carrots, then deep-fried until crispy, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. 13)

Coconut Milk Rice (Riz Lanmizer)

Rice cooked in coconut milk with onions, garlic, and spices, often served as a side dish with curries and stews. 14)

Breadfruit Chips (Satini Friyapen)

Thinly sliced breadfruit, fried until crispy and seasoned with salt, sometimes served with a spicy dipping sauce. 15)