Joanna James
While there is so much else to visit Mauritius for, you will find that the local food doesn't disappoint. Dishes that have arrived from various parts of the world are served with a local twist.
This is a type of Indian flatbread which is now popular all over the world, including Mauritius. On this island, roti is eaten with a range of curries, which will vary based on the menu at the establishment that you visit. as Indo- Mauritians make up such a significant portion of the country's population, it is no surprise that this delicious dish features so commonly across the island. while the roti in itself isn't very spicy, the curries can sometimes be, so if you can't handle very hot food, ask the staff to dial down on the spice.
A Chinese classic that has with time acquired a unique Mauritian essence, boulettes are a basically a bowl of dumplings. A serving usually consists of five of these delicious treats, and you will find them prepared in different ways, using a different combination of fillings. The various tastes and textures create a mouth wateringly good experience, and you will find these dumplings either served as a salad, or in a clear soup. They aren't hard to find in Mauritius, and have become a popular street food, though like many of the Best Restaurants in Mauritius you can find variations of these treats at finer establishments too.
A fruit salad isn't hard to find wherever you travel in the world, though it varies based on the region you're in and what fruits are readily available there. In Mauritius you will find that the ordinary fruit salad has an additional twist, and that is that it is that it has a dash of vinegar and chili added to it. The fruits used in it too maybe quite unusual, in addition to fruits like pineapples, plums and mango you will also find refreshing cucumbers, and it is all topped with a rich and delicious tamarind sauce. These unique flavours of the island are a must experience, so if at a hotel like The Residence Mauritius by Cenizaro don't opt only for the Western meals on the menu.
This is more of a snack than a meal, though many do enjoy these frittata like bites for breakfast. Made up primarily of yellow split peas which are combined with other ingredients, they are deep fried till they reach their golden colour, and served either as a standalone, or occasionally in a baguette. These delicious treats are soft and tender on the inside, while being crisp on the outside. The name translates to chili fritters, but you don't have to worry, they are spicy but not too hot. This is a snack you shouldn't miss when in the country.
You will find biriyani on the menu in several places in the eastern part of the world, and wherever it is served, it is a local favourite. How it prepares and tastes however varies between countries, and you will find that this dish in Mauritius more often resembles the Indian variant that that which you find in Persian countries. Rice cooked with aromatic spices and yogurt is served with fantastic meats prepared so well it just falls off the bone. It is definitely a meal to opt for if you are looking to eat to your hearts content.
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