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National Dish Seychelles: Sautéed Spinach with Garlic (Recipe)
Discover Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, a bright little island classic from the Seychelles. It takes barely ten minutes, needs only …
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If the Seychelles has a national dish, it is cari zourit: tender octopus in a golden creole coconut curry. Start with our Cari Zourit recipe, then browse 72 more Seychellois classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.
The Most Famous Seychellois Dishes
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Cari zourit
Cari Zourit is octopus curry in coconut milk, and it is the dish the Seychelles is known for. Zourit is Creole for octopus. The curry is mild, aromatic rather than hot, with the …
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National Dish Seychelles: Sausage Rougaille (Recipe)
Meet Sausage Rougaille, a warmly spiced island classic that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into something genuinely …
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National Dish Seychelles: Roasted Breadfruit with Garlic (Recipe)
Meet Roasted Breadfruit with Garlic, a cornerstone of the Seychellois table and one of the simplest ways into Creole cooking. …
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National Dish Seychelles: Pwason Griye (Recipe)
Meet Pwason Griye, the grilled fish that sums up everything good about eating in the Seychelles: a catch straight from the Indian …
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National Dish Seychelles: Pumpkin and Coconut Soup (Recipe)
Discover Pumpkin and Coconut Soup, a golden bowlful of tropical comfort from the Seychelles. Sweet, velvety pumpkin meets rich …
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National Dish Seychelles: Pineapple Chutney (Recipe)
Discover Pineapple Chutney, a sunny little jar of the Seychelles that turns almost any plate into something tropical. Sweet, sharp …
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National Dish Seychelles: Papaya Curry (Recipe)
Discover Papaya Curry, a fragrant island favourite that captures the tropical spirit of the Seychelles in a single pan. Sweet, …
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National Dish Seychelles: Octopus Salad (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the spirit of the Seychelles quite like Octopus Salad. Tender marinated octopus, a handful of fresh herbs and a …
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National Dish Seychelles: Mashed Breadfruit with Coconut (Recipe)
Discover Mashed Breadfruit with Coconut, a gently comforting classic from the Seychelles. Starchy breadfruit is simmered until …
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National Dish Seychelles: Mango Chutney (Recipe)
Discover Mango Chutney, the sweet-and-spicy relish that brings a burst of tropical sunshine to the table. Ripe mangoes are …
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National Dish Seychelles: Lemongrass Chicken (Recipe)
Bring a slice of the Indian Ocean home with Lemongrass Chicken, a fragrant Seychellois favourite that turns a handful of everyday …
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National Dish Seychelles: Ladob Friyapen (Recipe)
Meet Ladob Friyapen, a sweet, gently spiced dessert that sums up everything lovely about island cooking in the Seychelles. Ripe …
Read more →What is the national dish of the Seychelles?
The Seychelles has no single official national dish, but cari zourit is the one most often given that title, tender octopus in a golden creole coconut curry. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 72 more authentic Seychellois recipes.
What food is the Seychelles famous for?
The Seychelles's most famous dish is cari zourit. This page collects 73 authentic Seychellois recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.