Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 2 February 2015 | страница 7

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OPEN KITCHEN
a taste of MAURITIUS-mzanzi style

listening on the shimmering Indian Ocean, the
stunning holiday island of Mauritius attracts
millions of tourists each year, including
hundreds of thousands of South Africans,
who want to experience crystal clear waters,
sandy beaches, a lush tropical climate, vibrant
culture and succulent food. Mauritius possesses
a proudly diverse heritage and nowhere is this
more evident than in their cuisine. Inspired by the
birthplaces of the early inhabitants of this stunning
island, the local food is a marvellous mix of dishes
blended from Creole, Chinese, European, Indian
and French influences the 25 of the best foods
listed here. For those South Africans wanting to
experience a delicious and genuine Mauritian
meal without having to travel the distance, the
Parce Ferme restaurant at the bottom of the
Michelangelo Towers in central Johannesburg is
the perfect place.

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