Although the Maldives is perceived as a paradise on earth, you won't find much in the way of food - the islands don't even have fresh water sources. The only thing the islands are rich in is seafood.
The Maldivians traditionally eat shellfish, crabs, prawns, mussels, squid and other sea creatures. Tuna is especially revered here and holds a place of honor in the traditional cuisine of the Maldives. Here it is consumed in dried, dried, cooked on an open fire, in the oven, as part of other Maldivian dishes. The main side dish used in the local cuisine is rice, which is present in many dishes. It is also used to bake the national bread "Roshi".
Also the national dishes of Maldives are generously flavored with spices, sauces, spices. The main additive in local cuisine is coconut milk. It is also used as a base for sauces, and butter is made from it. And, of course, Maldivians eat fruits that grow on the islands. Tropical fruits formed the basis of amazing local desserts. For example, it is customary to chew betel nut with lime paste at the end of every meal.
The Maldivians like to wash down their food with green tea with sugar and milk. The latter can be drunk separately, but also with a lot of sugar, called kiru sarbat. Palm juice and fruit juices are also honored. Maldives is a Muslim country, so it is extremely difficult to find alcohol, except in hotels and "duty-free". But among the drinks of the Maldives takes an honorable place "gaa" - a low-alcohol drink made from fermented milk.
The Maldives' cuisine is generally considered to be a combination of Arabic and Indian cuisines. Although Sri Lankan specialties are often found here.
Top 5 Maldivian dishes that are a must-taste on vacation:
- Tuna with rice or vermicelli is the most common dish in the islands. But each house may use with different seasonings and sauces.
- Garudhi is another popular Maldivian dish that can be categorized as a first course. It is a clear tuna broth.
- Rikaakuru is a highly concentrated tuna paste. Maldivians eat it in a variety of variations: smeared on bread, mixed with onions, cooked rice and chili.
- Maskhuni - also tuna, but smoked on smoke (valhoamas) and mixed with coconut, lime juice, onions and chili. It is served with local breads.
- Roshi are the national rice-based breads. The dough is formed into flat patties and pan-fried.
