There are just three words for it, sea food, rice and coconut! The main reason of being Maldives a collection of islands, these three food types are the most readily available within the country. However, in order to experience the best of Maldivian cuisine, one must browse thoroughly through the long list of Maldives island resorts in order to find that one Maldives hotel that offers the best of what this tropical paradise has to offer. Naladhu Maldives is a popular location frequented by travel addicts and foodies alike in search of that perfect taste of Maldives that links the true taste of Maldives with the tingling in their taste buds.
The seafood is often cooked in curries or deep fried along with the various spices that add depth and body to the dishes. The coconut is either grated, its milk used in curries and its water, drunk. Starches such as rice are boiled and eaten with curries prepared with coconut, seafood and other seasonal vegetables. Some of the most popular traditional dishes Garudhiya, a tuna soup prepared with lemon and chilly, Mas Huni, a fish curry using lemon, onion and grated coconut, Rihaakaru and Roshi . Trevallies, Barracuda and Tuna are the most popular fish among the locals while fried yams are also a staple within the community.
The sweet dishes are often flour, sugar and essence while fresh tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple, watermelon, bananas and mangoes are also popular desserts. Custard, Bodibaiy, Foniboakiba, Githevo Boakiba and Huni Hakuru Folhi are some of the most popular desserts that are devoured gladly by both locals and tourists both.
Maldivian cuisine is quite spicy and yet not as spicy as its neighbouring counterparts which is somewhat of a relief for individuals who fear the sting. Set the taste buds dancing to an exotic tune at these gorgeous islands ever willing to please the visitor with their tropical charms.