Maldivian Food Culture

Asaara is a staple dish across the country, used as a condiment to many meals.

We take a closer look at the use of coconut in the Maldivian cuisine.

Read more about the Maldivian tradition of making smoked tuna.

It's sweet and coconutty taste is a quintessential Maldivian flavour.

Wondering what to eat when in the Maldives? Read more to find out the must try dishes.

We write about Maldives' beloved fish paste Rihaakuru.

Evening tea with hedhikaa (short eats) is one tradition that’s here to stay. 

We write about Maldivian cuisine's beloved flower Jasmine.

We have a look at some of Maldivian cuisine's unique spice pastes and mixes.

The kashikeyo (screw pine) plant is as integral to Maldivian culture and cuisine as the coconut palm.