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from the breathtaking visual attractions of Mauritius,
another attraction that has always drawn in a lot of
tourists is the mouthwatering Mauritius cuisine. Mauritius
has a diverse culture with people of different origins
residing in the island. This also results in very strong
French, Indian, Chinese, etc influences on the Mauritius
cuisine.
The Indian influence is perhaps most prevalent in the
Mauritius cuisine. With the food bearing a strong resemblance
to the food of India, dishes like Roti, Dhal Poori,
and varieties of rice dishes are commonly found in Mauritius.
Other Indian influences include the use of spices and
herbs in cooking. Saffron, a typically Indian spice
is used quite a bit in the cuisine of Mauritius.
Mauritius cuisine has a strong French connection as
well. Many French delicacies like daube, civet de lièvre
and coq au vin are served with wine, giving it a true
French flavor. With the advent of fast food chains,
it is also common to find a lot of burgers, pizzas and
fries in Mauritius.
Though there is a small Chinese community in Mauritius,
a lot of Chinese food is available in Mauritius. Since
a majority of the Chinese people living in the island
migrated from the Cantonese area of China, the food
has a very subtle southern Chinese influence. Most restaurants
and road side stalls sell Chinese food.
Mauritius cuisine, has over the years blended the different
influences and created a type of cooking very unique
to the island nation. Though French, Indian, Chinese
and a lot of foreign food is available in Mauritius,
the authentic cuisine of Mauritius is actually quite
a delectable delight. It is borrowed from a number of
other cuisines and is blended into quite a mouthwatering
cuisine.
worldtravel4indians.com offers information on Mauritius
cuisine and other attractions of Mauritius.
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