6 Must-Try Cuisines of Maldives

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Maldives is listed as one of the most famous tourist destinations. The Republic of Maldives is a small island nation in South Asia. It is located southwest of Sri Lanka and India in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. The popularity of Maldives lies in its surreal tourist attractions in the form of mesmerizing nature, glistening beaches, and adventure sports activities. The fame of Maldives as the most visited tourist destination has given rise to countless Maldives Holiday Deals that aim at providing tourists with the best and most unforgettable experience. Alongside many other attractions, the food of Maldives has also won the approval of many.

Famous Cuisines of Maldives

Listed below are some of the most famous and mouth-licking cuisines that Maldives is famous for:

1.      Garudhiya

Garudhiya is the famous fish soup of the Maldives. It is a clear fish broth that is made from the tuna species available in the ocean waters of the nation. Some of the species include little tunny, skipjack, yellowfin tuna, and frigate tuna. The fish is the most savoury during the winter season. Garudhiya is served with  Roshi (Maldivian Chapati), steamed rice, lime onions, and chillies. The broth of the soup is garnished with freshly grated coconuts. 

2.      Masroshi

Availing of cheap Maldives packages allows tourists to save and spend money on tasting the traditional cuisines of the nation. One such dish is the masroshi which is a famous Maldivian snack. This consists of stuffed and fried dough which is made from flour, oil, warm water, and salt. The filling inside the dough consists of smoked tuna, grated coconut,  ginger, minced curry leaves, peppers, onions, garlic, and lime.

3.      Rihaakuru

Rihaakuru is a famous Maldivian side dish that is served together with rice. The famous constituent of this dish is tuna. Rihaakuru is a thick fish paste that is prepared after prolonged heating. It is carefully cooked in salt water while the scum or the filleyo that forms at the top is removed. The whole process of cooking Rihaakuru needs a lot of time and patience. A thick paste is left behind only when all the water has evaporated.

4.      Maldivian Live Lobster

Seafood lovers will definitely enjoy the Maldivian Live Lobster. The popularity of this dish lies in the fact that the lobster is cooked alive that leaving behind a unique and mouth-watering taste. Locals and tourists have claimed that when perfectly cooked, the lobster melts in the mouth and offers a divine and out-worldly taste.

5.      SaaguBondibai

While enjoying one’s time with the Maldives budget packages, it also becomes important to explore the rich taste of the nation. SaaguBondibai is a famous Maldivian desert in is made in almost every household in this popular tourist destination. It is a sweet pudding that is prepared using coconut milk and condensed milk. To enhance the taste and aromatic effect, locals also add cardamom and rose essence in the end.

6.      Bis Keemiya

Bis keemiya resembles the form and structure of a spring role. However, the speciality and uniqueness of the Maldivian bis keemiya lie in the fact that it is stuffed with tuna or hard-boiled eggs, chopped onions, and shredded cabbages. This dish is served and savoured with different sauces.

The beauty of visiting a place lies in its history, culture, nature, and food. The same is true when one thinks of the Maldives. HolidayKite offers the best Maldives All Inclusive Holidays, with which one can have a complete experience of all that Maldives has to offer.