The Maldives islands are a jaw-dropping spectacle of serene beaches, mesmerising tropical beauty and an education in tranquillity. Much like any nation, the cuisine of the Maldives islands is unique and draws from a variety of influences from neighbouring nations such as China and India. Most staples in Maldivian cuisines are available in various incarnations ranging from road-side eateries and restaurants in resorts such as Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, enabling you to have many Maldives places to visit to sample their exotic fare.
The most prevalent Maldivian food is the Mas-Huni which is most often consumed as a breakfast commodity. It is a Tuna based dish, since Tuna is one of the most famously consumed foods on the island nation. Mas-Huni is a homogenous mixture made out of onions, chilli, and coconut and of course, Tuna. It is usually consumed with various flat-breads, with the most culturally significant being Roshi, the Maldivian equivalent of the Chapathi. Mas-Huni comes in a vegetarian variant as well where Tuna is substituted with Pumpkin.
A common snack in the Maldives is Mas-Roshi, which is an amalgamation of Mas-Huni and Roshi where the Tuna mixture is incorporated into the flatbread and roasted over a heated surface to create a sort of toasted Tuna-bun. Similar to this dish, Gulha is a famous street-snack where Mas-Huni is filled into balls of dough and subsequently deep-fried to form a delicious crispy snack.
Curries are iconic in regards to Maldivian food and the king of Maldivian curries is the Mas-Riha, which is a fairly spicy curry made with Tuna, fried onions and a variety of spices. It is consumed with steamed-rice for lunch, and with flat-bread if served as a breakfast. There’s a chicken-based alternative to this curry called the Kukul-Riha.
If you’re planning on taking a trip to the Maldives, step out of your comfort zone and sample their delectable delights.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
