Victoria's traditional cuisine is an amazing mix of French and Creole gastronomic traditions. Here they prepare many special fish dishes, most of which are distinguished by their explicit French style. Over the years, local cuisine has been based on seafood. Along with that, rice, seasonal vegetables, and fruits are also commonly used.
The most popular dish that can be tasted at any local restaurant is Pwason ec diri - fish and rice stew. A variety of seafood can be used to prepare that dish, which always turns out to be very hearty. A special kind of eggplant called Brinjal is grown on the island. Fried eggplant slices remain one of the most common vegetable dishes and can be served with various sauces and seasonings.
Another gastronomic feature of Victoria is bananas - more than 15 banana species are cultivated on the island. Interestingly, locals rarely eat raw bananas. Usually, they are cut into small slices and fried. Such bananas can complement various fish and meat dishes, as well as some popular desserts. No less original garnish and a common snack among local residents is breadfruit chips.
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