Seychelles
National Dish Seychelles: Ladob (Recipe)
In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies a scattering of granite islands famous for powder-white beaches, turquoise water and a …
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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: Kari Koko (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the Seychelles quite like Kari Koko, a fragrant chicken curry simmered in coconut milk that tastes of the …
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National Dish Seychelles: Jackfruit Curry (Recipe)
Discover Jackfruit Curry, a fragrant plant-based dish that carries all the warmth of the Seychelles’ tropical islands. …
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National Dish Seychelles: Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes (Recipe)
Few side dishes capture the warmth of the tropics quite like Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Sticky, burnished cubes of sweet potato …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Red Snapper (Recipe)
Few plates capture the Seychelles quite like Grilled Red Snapper. Pulled from the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Octopus with Garlic Butter (Recipe)
The Seychelles are famous for powder-white beaches and impossibly clear water, but the islands’ kitchens deserve just as …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Lobster with Lime Butter (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the sunlit spirit of the Indian Ocean quite like Grilled Lobster with Lime Butter. On the Seychelles, sweet …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Lobster (Recipe)
Discover Grilled Lobster, the national dish of the Seychelles and a taste of the Indian Ocean at its very best. Freshly caught …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Job Fish (Recipe)
Meet Grilled Job Fish, a smoky, citrus-bright taste of the Seychelles that comes together with barely a handful of ingredients. …
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National Dish Seychelles: Grilled Fish (Recipe)
Few things capture the Seychelles quite like a whole fish sizzling over glowing coals on a beach at sunset. Set in the middle of …
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National Dish Seychelles: Green Mango Salad (Recipe)
Meet Green Mango Salad, a bright, tangy plateful that captures the tropical spirit of the Seychelles. Crisp strips of unripe mango …
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National Dish Seychelles: Gateau Banane (Recipe)
Meet Gateau Banane, the sunny banana cake that the Seychelles have made their own. Ripe bananas, a whisper of vanilla and a …
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.