Maldives is a nation of many flavours. Through the heavenly amalgamation of fresh seafood and tropical vegetables and fruits, mouthwatering culinary creations are made that are as important to be experienced as much as the famed beaches. So, if you’re travelling to Maldives and wondering what local fare to try out, read on to see what makes it to the top.

 

Of all Maldivian dishes, there is no other that is as popular as ‘Mas huni’. This scrumptious blend of two of Maldives favourite ingredients, tuna and coconut, is sought-after so much that almost all restaurants in Maldives even those at luxury resorts such as the PER AQUUM Niyama Maldives, serve it to their guests alongside rice or roti. Mas Huni is so simple to make that you can try it at home by mixing together diced tuna, scraped coconut, chopped onions and chilli and finish off by adding a bit of lime or lemon juice.

 

Another dish to try out is Kulhimas. In the local tongue Dhivehi, ‘Kulhi’ means hot and spicy whilst ‘Mas’ means fish. Thus, Kulhi Mas or Chili Fish is a delectable dish of fresh tuna, chilli, ginger, garlic, pandan leaves and other tropical ingredients.

 

Handulu Bondibai is the perfect Maldivian dish for those with a sweet tooth as it means sweetened sticky rice. Made using Sago and breadfruit, Handulu Bondibai is cooked at special occasions such as the birth of child.

 

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+