Mauritius has many historical and cultural backgrounds, and the food here is also a blend of the food characteristics of many regions around the world. The following items are popular, including Farata flavor cakes, kebab street snacks, Million Salad, Roti, Dhal Puri and Pharatas Indian bread and so on. Farata flavor cake
Farata, a well-known snack in the streets and lanes of Mauritius, looks like Indian flying cake or northwest pie. The appearance looks nothing, but the essence of this dish lies in the sauce, the crispy and tender skin and the authentic sauce, and the taste is very delicate and intriguing. And the price is affordable and the taste is very good. Farata flavor cakes are popular in restaurants in the streets and lanes of Mauritius. Sugarcane juice
Mauritius is also affectionately called "sweet island" by travelers, because here, there is not only the endless blue sea, but also sugarcane fields. More than 9% of the arable land in Maodao is planted with sugarcane, which can be said that even the air is slightly sweet. Walking in the streets of Maoliqiu, you can see vendors selling fresh sugarcane juice everywhere, and you can also add lemon, ginger and so on according to your personal taste. Don't miss it! Kebab street snack
Kebab is a kind of fast food that local people in Mauritius like, and it is a traditional Arabic food, which was introduced to Mauritius from India and Pakistan. The method is very simple, half a baguette with roast chicken, chopped vegetables, shredded cheese and salad dressing in the middle. Crispy bread, rich roast chicken, full sauce. Roti, Dhal Puri and pharatas Indian bread
Roti, dir puri and Pharatas are all kinds of Indian bread, which look like pancakes or tortillas. You can find this Mauritian snack on the street or in local restaurants. The difference between them lies in their composition and preparation method. You can choose to add vegetables, chicken or fish and some sauces. If you don't like spicy food, you can tell the seller to skip' piment'. One of the most famous dishes is Dholl puri, which was once praised as an "unofficial national dish" in Mauritius, and you can also choose and try it. Samoosas samosa
You can understand the fried food in Mauritius as a real local street snack. Samoosas samosa has a variety of tastes. The outside is made of dough, and it is filled with cheese, potatoes (vegetable version) or fish, which can be bought and eaten while walking, especially when it is just out of the pot. Samosas is easy to identify because it is the only triangular fried snack.
You can buy it on the street and in local and Indian restaurants, which is also the favorite food of local children. Mine Frites mineral powder
Mineral powder is noodles with Mauritian flavor, which is very rich in taste when accompanied with chicken, beef or/and shrimp and garlic. This staple food is oily, but it tastes ok, and its shape is very similar to that of fried noodles with fried rice noodles in our country. From this dish, you can taste some food characteristics of Mauritians, including their food flavor. Curry chicken prawns
As a famous island kingdom, seafood is naturally very rich, such as prawns and Mediterranean octopus. The most typical Mauritian dish is curry, chicken and prawns, and the food made from curry has become a great favorite of people. Grilled prawns with charcoal fire, topped with gravy and curry juice, and served with pancakes or rice. Creole flavor
Creole cuisine in Mauritius is a "curry cuisine" made from tomato gravy, which is commonly made with slightly spicy fish, beef or chicken and eaten with white rice. Among the diversified cuisines in Mauritius, Creole's unique charm is well-known locally.