Description: Product Description Maldive fish is cured tuna fish traditionally produced in Maldives. It is a staple of the Maldivian cuisine, Sri Lankan cuisine, as well as the cuisine of the Southern Indian states and territories of Lakshadweep, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and in the past it was one of the main exports from Maldives to Sri Lanka, where it is known as masikaruvadu umbalakaḍa (උම්බලකඩ)The abundant sea-harvest of theIndian Ocean around the Atolls-of the Maldives and, Lakshadweep in India yields many pelagic fishes, like skipjack, yellowfin tuna, little tunny (known locally as laṭṭi) and frigate mackerel. All these fishes have been traditionally processed on the Maldive Islands as a main source of food as well as income for Maldivians.Many Sri Lankan dishes, especially vegetable curries, also include Maldive fish, which acts as a thickening, flavoring and protein component. In other dishes it is used in such small quantities that the flavor is undetectable, adding a certain character to the food. Maldive fish is the Sri Lankan answer to the shrimp pastes and fish sauces of south east Asia.This powdered tuna is packed nowadays in small plastic packets, already pounded or crushed. Maldive fish is used in a number of Sri Lankan dishes, sometimes retaining its strong flavor as the main ingredient, like in Sini Sambol, which keeps indefinitely stored in an airtight jar.
Price: 7.9 USD
Location: Galle
End Time: 2024-11-10T12:54:31.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Homemade
Food Aisle: Pantry
Labels & Certifications: Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG)
Product: Fish
Food Specifications: No MSG, Homemade
Regional Cuisine/Region: Asian
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
Serving Size: 100 Grams
Number of Servings: 10
Item Weight: 100 g
