The multi-cultural influences of Mauritian cuisine
Trying different Mauritian street food is one of the best ways to experience this varied cuisine. Nowhere can this mingling of Indian, Chinese, European and African cultures be felt (and tasted) more, than in the Mauritian cuisine to be found in the backstreets of the capital, Port Louis.
The multi-cultural influences of Mauritian cuisine
Extracts of a post from The Cutlery Chronicles – A food and travel blog about the adventures of Leyla Kazim
Trying different Mauritian street food is one of the best ways to experience this varied cuisine.Nowhere can this mingling of Indian, Chinese, European and African cultures be felt (and tasted) more, than in the Mauritian cuisine to be found in the backstreets of the capital, Port Louis.
These fritters are an absolute joy. Crisp on the outside, soft and sweet in the middle with a hint of fiery ginger
I found grazing through the Mauritius markets and soaking up the sights and smells of the varied Mauritian food in Port Louis to be an excellent way to spend a morning.
And I did so with the lovely Yianna from independent tour company My Moris. Yianna pointed me towards the best eats, whilst sharing the fascinating and multi-cultural history of Mauritius between mouthfuls.
