Seychelles
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Grilled Fish (Seychelles)
The Creole grilled fish of the granitic islands: whole fish (bourzwa/red snapper, job, parrotfish) grilled with garlic, ginger, chiles and lemon, served with rice and a fiery pili-pili — Seychelles's postcard plate. Ingr…
Ladob
The sweet-savoury dessert stew: ladob — plantains, sweet potatoes and breadfruit simmered in coconut milk with sugar, vanilla and nutmeg (or in a savoury salted-fish version) — Seychelles's comfort in both registers. Ing…
Octopus Curry (Seychelles)
The zourit curry: octopus simmered in a coconut-cream curry with island spices — Seychelles's rich celebration curry. Ingredients: octopus, coconut cream, onions, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon leaves,…
Palm Heart Salad (Millionaire's Salad)
The millionaire's salad: palm heart salad — the crisp ivory heart of the palmiste palm dressed with lemon and oil — Seychelles's legendary luxury, named for its price. Ingredients: fresh palm heart, lemon or lime, olive…
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