Mayotte is an independent French island which is about the size of Washington. It is composed of three islands: Grand Terre, Petit Terre, and the rock of Dzaoudzi, and it is the oldest of the islands, being circled by coral reefs, which makes it famous for sailing, fishing and diving. The local cuisine of Mayotte has been influenced by the Indian, Arabic, French, and African cuisines. Every meat or rice meal is considered to be complete only if it contains spices like coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmegs, or cloves. Mayotte can be transformed into a gourmet heaven if you add vegetables to all the spices. The cuisine of Mayotte has been also influenced by Portuguese colonization. Regarding the French influence, it can be stated that it brought beneficial results on the cuisine of the isla