Boshi Mashuni (Banana flower salad)

From all sorts of delights that can be found in Maldives, there are many traditional foods based on local products and handed down through generations.

One of those dishes is the Boshi Mashuni, which is an interesting salad with banana flower that is appreciated by locals.

The ingredients of this salad include banana flowers, coconut, onions, lime, and some other spices.

It should be noted that all of those ingredients come directly from the plant itself.

This traditional dish is best served as a side or part of the main course during lunch or dinner time.

Activities and Experiences

Participants will have an opportunity to:

Another factor for the continuing popularity of the Boshi Mashuni is that it is not only a simple but also a new dish.

With the banana flower adding the element of lightness to the food, the grated coconut provides the richness and inherent sweetness of the ingredient.

Both lime and spices are added into the recipe to add to the refreshment and satisfactoriness of the meal.

The use of the banana flower brings to attention the resourcefulness that characterized the cooking process employed by people in the earlier times in Maldives.

Throughout generations, locals have been making use of the easily accessible ingredients to create healthy and hearty dishes which reflect the essence of island life.

It is never difficult for food lovers to discover a lot about a dish simply through studying the ingredients present in it.

In the case of the Boshi Mashuni, the ingredients reflect the intimate relationship that exists between the Maldivians and the natural environment they live in.

Whether in the cultural dinners or community events, eating Boshi Mashuni brings with it a sense of hospitality associated with the Maldivians.

Fresh and delicious, this dish is definitely the best one to represent Maldives.