Maldivian Recipes

Maldivian cuisine, known as Dhivehi cuisine, is deeply shaped by the island nation's location in the Indian Ocean and its seafaring heritage. Tuna, coconut, and rice form the holy trinity of ingredients, with skipjack tuna prepared in dozens of ways — smoked, dried, curried, and as the essential Maldive fish condiment. Signature dishes include garudhiya fish broth, mas huni shredded tuna with coconut, and hedhikaa short eats. The cuisine reflects Arab, Indian, and Sri Lankan maritime trade influences blended with indigenous island traditions.