Seychelles Food
Seychelles food is a colourful mash-up of African, British, French, and Indian influences. When all is said and done, Seychelles food is made with lots of spices, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, tamarind, and others. Fresh fish and tropical fruit are common, and fish can be grilled, steamed, salted, smoked, or marinated and wrapped in banana leaves before grilling. There are many Seychelles dishes that are also influenced by Asian cooking. Coconut is especially flavourful in Seychelles, and fish are made into curries and served with dhal or saffron rice. There are some interesting local delicacies, including Bat Curry (from the 1940s) and Soupe de tectec, which is a simple clam soup made with tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, which is known to be flavoursome. Adding to the charm, fresh flowers are often used as garnish, enhancing both the flavour and visual appeal of traditional dishes in the cuisine of Seychelles.
