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Maldivian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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The Maldives is a small island nation in South Asia situated in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. With a population of approximately 521,000 people (as of 2023), it’s one of the world’s most geographically dispersed sovereign states, comprising about 1,192 coral islands grouped into 26 natural atolls. Economically, the Maldives is heavily dependent on tourism, which accounts for roughly 28% of its GDP…

 

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The average Maldivian daily plate size is

1907 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

LEMONGRASS

CURRY LEAVES

CILANTRO

MINT

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Spices

TURMERIC DRY

CORIANDER

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

GREEN CARDAMOM

DRY CHILI

CUMIN

CLOVES

FENUGREEK

BLACK LIME

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Aromatics

GINGER

GARLIC

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CHILI PEPPERS

LIME

PANDANUS LEAVES

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Condiments

COCONUT MILK

DRIED FISH/SEAFOOD

TAMARIND

CLARIFIED BUTTER

FISH SAUCE

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