Cuisine in Mayotte

Signature dishes

Mataba

Traditional stew of cassava leaves simmered in coconut milk

Main ingredients: Cassava leaves, Coconut milk, Onions, Garlic

Pilao

East African-style rice pilaf cooked with spices and meat

Main ingredients: Rice, Beef or chicken, Tomatoes, Cloves, Cinnamon

Rougail Sausage

Reunion-inspired sausage and tomato stew with an island twist

Main ingredients: Pork sausage, Tomatoes, Chili peppers

Lobster à la Vanille

Spiny lobster with vanilla-flavored cream sauce

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Spiny lobster, Heavy cream, Vanilla beans

Mabawa

Charcoal-grilled spicy chicken wings. Street food staple

Main ingredients: Chicken wings, Chili peppers, Lemon, Garlic

Achard

Vegetable pickle made from green papaya and other vegetables

Main ingredients: Green papaya, Vinegar, Turmeric

Cassave

Simple bread made by kneading and baking cassava flour

Main ingredients: Cassava flour, Water, Salt

Samosa Mayotaise

Triangular fried pastry filled with spiced ground meat

Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Ground beef, Cumin, Onions

Banana Chips Piki

Thinly sliced and fried green banana snack

Main ingredients: Green bananas, Salt, Oil

M'Fugashi

Sweet steamed pastry made from fermented banana and rice flour

Main ingredients: Bananas, Rice flour, Sugar, Yeast