There are a few main ingredients that go into traditional Maldivian food which are coconuts, fish, starch, and veggies. You will notice that coconut trees grow freely almost every part of the island and Maldivians have ensured to make the most of this resource. Coconuts are eaten in many different ways in the Maldives; some are eaten fresh or used as an ingredient for cooking. You find an amazing variety of seafood dishes in the Maldives, Tuna is the main dish served in various forms. Skipjack tuna, frigate tuna, and yellowfin tuna are the favourites. In traditional cooking, fish is cooked in several ways boiled, smoked, sun-dried or processed. The sun-dried tuna is called 'Maldive fish' and is a staple of local cuisine. Maldive fish can be kept refrigerated for years. Rice, taro, cassava, breadfruit, and sweet potato are staples that Maldivians like to include in their day-to-day meals. Here are five top cuisines to try in the Maldives