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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Ladob

How to order / say it
Say it Ladob — [lah-dob]
Order I'll have the Ladob for dessert.
Locally Mon anvi en Ladob pour dessert.
Say locally

A sweet stew of coconut milk and bananas or breadfruit.

Why try it?

Ladob is a comforting dessert that embodies Seychelles' tropical flavors, representing Beau Vallon's sweet and vibrant culinary traditions.

How it tastes

The dish is creamy and sweet, with the rich flavor of coconut blending harmoniously with the soft texture of bananas or breadfruit.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Ladob dates back to the late 19th century as an adaptable dessert using local fruit and coconut, cherished on festivals and special occasions in Beau Vallon.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g breadfruit
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🍯 50 g brown sugar
  • 🧂 1 piece vanilla pod
  • 🧂 1 stick cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Simmer coconut milk with vanilla and cinnamon.
  2. 2 Add breadfruit and sugar, cook until tender.
  3. 3 Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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