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Mauritius was first discovered by Arab traders, but was officially settled first by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Soon thereafter, the Dutch overtook the colony and gave it its name, after Prince Maurice of Nassau (CIA). At the peak of the age of colonialism, when European powers vied for control over regions rich with natural resources or the potential to harvest crops with slave labor, Mauritius changed hands between the French, then British, and finally gained independence in 1968. Mauritius is currently a benchmark for economic growth: the island nation has "undergone a remarkable economic transformation from a low-income, agriculturally-based economy to a diversified, upper middle-income economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors," (CIA).
Uniqueness
Mauritius has been and still is a crossroads of culture in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The confluence of cultures there, including European (British and French), East African, and Asian (Indian, Chinese, and Arabic) has impacted the evolution of Mauritian culture and especially its food traditions. The Indian...
Brought over as indentured laborers primarily for sugar cane production, the Indian people on Mauritius, the Indian people on Mauritius have developed their own unique customs, traditions, and even folktales (Benoit; Haring).
Food
The food of Mauritius reflects the diversity of its people. Some of the most popular dishes have a predominantly Indian influence, including various curries and fried snacks including puri (deep fried bread) and paratha (pan fried bread). However, there are also dishes with Chinese influence including dim sum varieties, and an abundance of fusion foods made by chefs at upscale hotels. Heart of palm, fresh, is a local delicacy just as much as one of the most ubiquitous seafood on Mauritius: octopus. Octopus curry is common, but pickled octopus may be more ubiquitous as a beachfront snack (Smith). Mauritian food is balanced and flavorful, with chili being abundantly used without dominating flavors. Acids from natural toddy vinegars provide balance, as well as of course, local sugar. Fruits grow abundantly in Mauritius, particularly Indian ones like mango but also fruits that originally came from North America. Vegetables grown on Mauritius also vary and include chayote and brinjal. Smoked fish and barbeque fish are commonplace as well; as are characterful creole stews reminiscent of the food of New Orleans such as rougaillle…
Works Cited
Benoit, Marie. Mauritius. Chelsea House, 1987.
CIA. "Mauritius." CIA World Factbook. Retrieved online: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mp.html
Haring, Lee. Indian Folktales from Mauritius.
Ramlall, Indranarian. "Gauging the impact of climate change on food crops production in Mauritius: An econometric approach." International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management. Vol. 6, Iss. 3, 2014, pp. 332-355.
Smith, Roff. "Blending of Cultures in Mauritius." BBC Travel. April 3, 2013. Retrieved online: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20130329-blending-of-cultures-in-mauritius
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