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 Popular "Saint" dishes, such as curry, black puddings, pumpkin stew, and
fishcakes, pilau, coconut fingers and
pumpkin pudding have derived from the various cultures that inhabited the island and added their own brand of
flavours.
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Feast of Traditions |
 Our
savoury cuisine ranges from the spicy and strong eastern flavours to traditional British roast Sunday's! Whatever your taste you will be sure to find it among our exotic specialities. Being surrounded by bountiful warm seas a variety of fresh fish is available
when in season such as tuna, wahoo and mackerel.
Sweets are very popular on the island
too. Favourite home-made cakes and desserts include our coconut fingers, boiled pudding, pumpkin pudding and ice-cream.
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A wide range of cuisine is available on the island, from Eastern spice dishes to traditional European favourites.
Fresh dish specialities include fish and assorted tropical fruit such as our island bananas, when in season.
It is recommended that visitors make prior arrangements with eating establishments to secure seating for evening meals.
Other foodstuff worth purchasing are our exclusive coffees and honey.
Catering available on request.
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Sample our Specialities
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Fishcakes are made from a tasty mixture of spices, herbs, mashed potato and any one of a number of fresh fish. All fried a crisp golden brown and served hot or cold.
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Pilau is a substantial spiced curried rice with meat or fish dish. Served piping hot with or without vegetables.
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Coconut fingers are oblong shaped madeira cakes dipped in glace icing and rolled in coconut.
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Pumpkin pudding is a hearty dish of baked pumpkin, dried fruit, flour, eggs and plenty of spices - particularly nutmeg. A delight!
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Eating
Places
Check out our Let's Eat leaflet when you visit the Tourist Office for details on
eating places.
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Enquiries or questions about visiting the Island of St Helena can be addressed to the St Helena Tourist Office. Remember to include your full name and return contact details.
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