I want to take you on a tour of my favorite Seychelles recipes. The Seychelles are located Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, the Seychelles are a group of 115 islands that are basically the definition of paradise. White sand beaches, warm turquoise water, giant tortoises, and all the palm trees await you there. We spent glorious days in the blue water and ejoyed some of the most amazing food we have ever eaten.
We spent and entire year living in the Seychelles and it was a true food related explosion. When you are restriced to the sea, a small garden and the few animals you reaise on a small island it would seem the diet choices would be small. That however is not true and it can be quite a learning experience for anyone embracing island life.
The Seychelles are most often associated with honeymoons the truth is that there’s SO much more to the Seychelles than just romantic beach resorts. In fact, to truly experience these islands, you really need at least a week in the Seychelles and concentrate on the food and culture of the islands. Create your own lost of favorite Seychelles recipes. You will find the people there are happy to share their recipes in most cases.
I’ve put together the perfect Seychelles restaurant itinerary for one week in the Seychelles! Here’s everything I think you should do with a week in this island paradise. I have even included the recipes for every favorite dish I had in the Seychelles. In some cases I even brought home the same favorite seychelles recipes for the same dish. Everyone prepares things a bit different and it is likeing have a whole new dish.
My Favorite Seychelles Recipes and Foods
The Seychelles’ unique origin and history have created a robust Creole culture, while its island environment and access to the sea have given its cuisine a distinct island identity. Fish and shellfish are a major part of its cuisine, and many ingredients in household recipes are endemic to the islands.
Many Seychellois grow much of their ingredients in backyard gardens and either fish themselves or buy directly from local markets.
Most of the favorite seychelles recipes revolve around some kind of fish or shellfish accompanied by rice. They might be steamed, grilled, or boiled in coconut milk. Seychellois culture and cuisine have been influenced by Indian, French, African, Chinese, British and Spanish traditions. This leaves Seychellois cuisine as a melting pot of all these cultures.
Aside from the prevalence of fish in the Seychellois’ diet, they also use many of the island’s fruits and vegetables in their cuisine. Home to 23 different banana species, Seychellois use banana leaves for cooking and storage while the fruit is used to create delectable desserts.
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