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Figure 6. 3 Varieties <strong>of</strong> local fish<br />

Big-eyed scad Silver sprat<br />

Red snapper Small spotted dart (cut and sk<strong>in</strong>ned)<br />

Source: Shakeela (2000, p. 199 - 200)<br />

Of all the dishes made with fish, Garudhiya or fish stew is the simplest and the most<br />

common dish. Varieties <strong>of</strong> tuna and reef fish are used to make garudhiya with the<br />

simple <strong>in</strong>gredients <strong>of</strong> water, fresh fish and salt. Fish head, roe, liver and stomach are<br />

also added with pieces <strong>of</strong> fish. Served with rice, this is the most common local daily<br />

meal. When served with boiled breadfruit or yam as is the norm <strong>in</strong> the Southern Atolls,<br />

it is a delicacy for the majority <strong>of</strong> locals. Several accompaniments go along with this<br />

traditional dish. A complete garudhiya baiy meal (fish stew and rice) would <strong>in</strong>clude<br />

spicy roasted or fried fish, fresh lemon, onion, fresh chilli, pickles, salad made from a<br />

local leafy vegetable and lonumirus (chilli paste made with coconut, dried chilli, sour<br />

mangoes, salt and pepper). If the stew is served with yam or breadfruit, fresh grated<br />

coconut goes with it. This is a meal with the potential to make a rich buffet meal at<br />

resorts (Figure 6.4).<br />

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