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National Dish Seychelles: Caramelised Pineapple Dessert (Recipe)
Few desserts capture the warmth of the Indian Ocean quite like caramelised pineapple. Ripe fruit meets butter and sugar in a hot …
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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: Breadfruit Salad (Recipe)
Discover Breadfruit Salad, a fresh and nourishing dish that is a favourite across the Seychelles and many other tropical regions. …
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National Dish Seychelles: Breadfruit Curry (Recipe)
Few ingredients capture the Seychelles quite like breadfruit. Simmered slowly in coconut milk with turmeric, cumin and a whisper …
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National Dish Seychelles: Breadfruit Chips (Recipe)
Crisp, golden and impossibly moreish, Breadfruit Chips are the snack that carries the Seychelles straight to your kitchen table. …
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National Dish Seychelles: Breadfruit and Fish Stew (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the spirit of the Indian Ocean quite like Breadfruit and Fish Stew. Tender chunks of breadfruit simmer in a …
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National Dish Seychelles: Bouillon Bréde (Recipe)
Discover Bouillon Bréde, one of the most comforting everyday dishes of the Seychelles. This gentle green leaf soup brings together …
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National Dish Seychelles: Berry Bliss Salad (Recipe)
Meet the Berry Bliss Salad, a bowlful of sunshine that captures everything bright and generous about the Seychelles. Ripe …
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National Dish Seychelles: Banana Chips (Recipe)
Discover Banana Chips, the crisp little snack that carries the sunshine of the Seychelles straight to your kitchen. Thin slices of …
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National Dish Seychelles: Banana Bread (Recipe)
Discover Banana Bread, one of the sweetest treasures of the Seychelles. This simple bake turns very ripe bananas and warm spices …
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National Dish Seychelles: Baked Tuna with Herbs (Recipe)
Discover Baked Tuna with Herbs, a dish that carries the sunlit flavours of the Seychelles straight to your table. Freshly caught …
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National Dish Seychelles: Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the easy tropical mood of the Seychelles quite like Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing. Creamy, buttery avocado …
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National Dish Seychelles: Avocado and Papaya Salad (Recipe)
Few dishes capture the sunshine of the Indian Ocean quite like this one. Avocado and Papaya Salad brings together two of the …
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.