Joanna James
The Maldives is not only popular for its scenic vistas but also famous for offering some of the best food in the region. To eat like a pro in the Maldives, you need to know what types of dishes are available in the Maldives and what are considered the most delicious. Here is how you can make the most of what the Maldives has to offer in terms of food.
All the restaurants in the Maldives have a large selection of seafood on offer. Even hotels such as Amaya Kuda Rah have a similar culture. This is for obvious reasons. The Maldives is a nation made up of hundreds of islands and a large number of Maldivian people engage in fishing. This means that fish and other types of seafood are freshly and freely available. So whenever you try out a new place to eat, make sure to ask for at least one seafood dish. The Maldives is famous for creating some of the best seafood broths and soups.
Breakfast is generally the simplest affair in the Maldives. People like to have easy to make, straightforward dishes as part of their breakfast. Mas huni with Roshi is the most famous local breakfast. This refers to a salad made of tuna, onion, chilli, and coconut that is eaten with flatbread. Other snacks can be eaten, but this tends to be the most famous.
Dinner and lunch, on the other hand, are grand affairs. Garudhiya, which is a famous fish broth, is consumed for both these meals. It can be eaten with rice or a type of bread. Rihaakuru is another fish-based dish that is denser in texture that people enjoy. So make sure what you ask for when you go for each meal for the best experience.
The Maldives is famous for snacks as well. Most of the snacks are fried and contain either tuna or a mix of vegetables. The snacks are enjoyed alongside evening tea. This is something that you will see by the side of the road in the evenings.
Ramadan season is the best time to enjoy desserts in the Maldives. Every home prepares a range of desserts to be enjoyed during the break-fast period. Most of the desserts in the Maldives are milk-based. They are not overly sophisticated but are extremely tasty and flavoursome. Bis Haluvaa or sliced custard is one of the best desserts that you can get in the country. It is a layered custard dessert that is cold, creamy, and sweet. Saagu Bondi bai is another dessert made up of sago, condensed milk, rose water, and an assortment of spices. These dishes are light and refreshing. They are ideal for any time of the day. Any hotel or restaurant in the country should offer these desserts to its guests.
Food is priced quite reasonably in the Maldives. However, the prices depend mostly on where you eat from. The luxury restaurants may charge you a little extra but may offer more generous potions or more interesting versions of the original dishes. Some local spots can be quite affordable as well. It’s best to check out the whole range of dishes that are available so that you can get a true sense of eating like a local in the Maldives.
If you want to eat locally and understand the variety of dishes that are on offer in the Maldives, you must visit a local island. While the resort islands would have international buffets and local restaurants, there is nothing like eating at a local island.
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