One of the most beautiful islands in the world is rightly considered Mauritius , which strikes the imagination with the versatility and contrast of nature. Despite the rather modest size, the island hides many secrets and mysteries that will be of interest to travelers. In addition to its rich history and cultural heritage, Mauritius has a wonderful holiday: decent living conditions at the best resorts of the island , well-kept beaches, clear waters of the ocean and an indescribable atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
A distinctive feature of the island is high-quality service and respectful attitude of the indigenous population to tourists. And also to visit Mauritius is because of the diverse cuisine, the dishes of which are able to satisfy the most demanding taste. Gastronomic features developed over the centuries under the influence of immigrants from France, India, China and Africa, who inhabited the island at different times.
Features of traditional cuisine
Today the island state is economically and politically connected with France, so you should not be confused by the presence of a huge number of French dishes in the traditional cuisine of Mauritius. Of course, some of the recipes were slightly modified or supplemented, which gave them even more exotic and piquant.
The nineteenth century was marked by the abolition of slavery in India, after which many workers rushed to work. Part of the Indians, after hitting Mauritius, gave the local cuisine delicious dishes, which for many years are popular with the indigenous population and visitors.
Traditional Chinese dishes - noodles, boiled rice, bread cakes, fish chips - can be enjoyed at many restaurants on the island.
In our time, the cuisine of Mauritius has replenished with modern fast food, pizza and other dishes, but still they can discern the national peculiarity and flavor. Enjoy local cuisine in street snack bars, but the island's restaurants with magnificent views of the mountains, the jungle, the ocean coast are more popular.
National dishes
If you were lucky enough to visit Mauritius, do not miss the opportunity and definitely try the most popular dishes of the island state.
- Dol Pori is a thin rye cake with vegetables, spices and beans. Very simple in cooking dish, which is in demand among the inhabitants of the island.
- Curry - tomatoes with rice, flat cakes, flavored seasonings, which are considered a great addition to hot dishes.
- Boule - fish and other seafood wrapped in dough, cooked on fish broth and served with spicy sauces.
- Vindae - boiled fish with a sauce of mustard, onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger. The dish can be supplemented with rice and vegetables; served both cold and hot.
- Salad of a millionaire. The main component is the escape of a palm tree, which has been grown for at least seven years. The core is finely shredded and complemented with seafood, marlin, cut into pieces, onions, tomatoes, greens. The dressing is the best olive oil.
- Biryani - rice with aromatic roots and spices, which is traditionally an addition to other dishes from vegetables, meat, fish.
- Rugai is a sauce of stewed vegetables and fruits: tomatoes and avocado fruits are stewed with aromatic spices and onions, garlic, ginger, thyme. Perfectly add fish or meat.
- Blue marlin is a fish that the main character of the novel "The Old Man and the Sea" tried to catch. Most often served in salads or independently in the form of cut into thin slices fillets.
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What is customary to drink?
A traditional drink of Mauritius is rum and its variety - rum punch. This drink is weaker, as it contains a lot of sugar syrup. Today, beer is becoming increasingly popular, with which holiday-makers quench their thirst. In addition to alcoholic drinks, they drink lassi - yogurt with ice slices, spices and tropical fruits. Another similar drink of aloudu is a milkshake with the addition of sweet syrup, spices and other additives.
As you can see, the cuisine of Mauritius is diverse and able to satisfy the most demanding tastes. Bon Appetit!
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