Seychellois cuisine is the cuisine of the Republic of Seychelles, an archipelago country consisting of 115 islands. Fish plays a prominent part in country's cuisine [1] because of its location in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles's cuisine has been influenced by African, British, French, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines. [2] [3]
The use of spices such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and tamarind are a significant component of Seychellois cuisine. [3] Fresh fish and fruits are sold by street vendors in various places. [1]
Staple foods include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice. [1] [3] Fish dishes are cooked in several ways, such as steamed, grilled, wrapped in banana leaves, baked, salted [4] and smoked. [1] Curry dishes with rice are also a significant aspect of the country's cuisine. [3] [5]
Additional food staples include shark, breadfruit, mangoes and fish. [2]
Coconut water and fresh juices are some of the beverages in Seychellois cuisine. [1] Alcoholic drinks include the palm wine calou (or kalou), bakka rum and beers produced in the country such as Seybrew and Eku. [1] [2] Wine is obtainable at most Seychelles restaurants. [1]
The Indian Ocean Tuna company's processing plant is one of the largest tuna canneries in the world. [1] It is located in Victoria, Seychelles. [1]
Seychellois cuisine is the cuisine of the Republic of Seychelles, an archipelago country consisting of 115 islands. Fish plays a prominent part in country's cuisine [1] because of its location in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles's cuisine has been influenced by African, British, French, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines. [2] [3]
The use of spices such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and tamarind are a significant component of Seychellois cuisine. [3] Fresh fish and fruits are sold by street vendors in various places. [1]
Staple foods include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice. [1] [3] Fish dishes are cooked in several ways, such as steamed, grilled, wrapped in banana leaves, baked, salted [4] and smoked. [1] Curry dishes with rice are also a significant aspect of the country's cuisine. [3] [5]
Additional food staples include shark, breadfruit, mangoes and fish. [2]
Coconut water and fresh juices are some of the beverages in Seychellois cuisine. [1] Alcoholic drinks include the palm wine calou (or kalou), bakka rum and beers produced in the country such as Seybrew and Eku. [1] [2] Wine is obtainable at most Seychelles restaurants. [1]
The Indian Ocean Tuna company's processing plant is one of the largest tuna canneries in the world. [1] It is located in Victoria, Seychelles. [1]