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Recipesof the Mauritian gastronomy
Just like that of Reunion Island, Mauritian cuisine is also a blend of cultures and colours. Rice, dried pulses, pickles and notably spices… the Chinese, the Indians and the Africans have brought their expertise with them, allowing this cuisine to remain unique with its main principals and its multiple differences.
Find a variety of specialties, desserts and other recipes in our search engine...food lovers will be delighted as much as by its different textures as by its blend of flavours.
Find a variety of specialties, desserts and other recipes in our search engine...food lovers will be delighted as much as by its different textures as by its blend of flavours.
Chinese Starters
Although the Sino-Mauritians are not very keen on starters, they do have some. From salads to spring rolls and soups, one is sure to find something with which to delight one’s palate.
Indian Starters
Indian cuisine does not consist only of rice and curry. Although there is neither a truly Indian style of cooking nor a national dish (such as that of the ‘chicken cari’ for Réunion Island), Indian cuisine remains simple, refined, well balanced and full of flavours. This applies for both starters and main course.
Mauritian Starters
With a variety of salads, fritters and other “gratins,” Mauritian starters are just as varied as European ones. The ingredients used are obviously different. Mauritian cuisine uses a lot of seafood and tropical vegetables.
Chinese Main Course
Chinese cuisine is as just as popular in Mauritius as it is elsewhere. Browse through our list of recipes in order to find something to tickle your taste buds.
Indian Main Course
Spicy and tasty alike, Indian gastronomy will delight all spicy food lovers
Mauritian Main Course
From fish to sea food to meat to “gratins” to chicken to pickles to soup (“bouillon de brède”) and to dried pulses, Mauritian cuisine is a blend of everything. Usually cooked in a sauce, the dishes are accompanied either by plain rice or bread.
Chinese Desserts
Don’t be fooled by appearances: these desserts are delicious. Most of them are very sweet. They are definitely worth tasting, and, after all, it’s only a dessert…
Indian Desserts
Although, Indian desserts have funny names, they are simply delicious. These puddings keep on enticing more and more Mauritians. With a wide range of shapes and colours, both children and adults will find something they like…
Mauritian Desserts
Mauritian desserts are quite similar to French delicacies. From fruit salad to French pastry, these desserts will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.
