It involves staying at a beach villa on stilts (preferably with some part of it having a glass bottom floor so I can stare dreamily at the fish swimming beneath me). Breakfast would be a long, lazy and fruit filled whilst listening to the waves. Then I would learn to dive, or swim or go fishing – different things on different days. After lunch I would spend afternoons lying in a hammock with my kindle and alternating between cool coconut water and cocktails. A leisurely evening stroll along the sand will end with super by candle light on the beach.
I may not yet have gone to Maldives but nothing is stopping me exploring it via the food. After a lot of drool worthy research, I figured that these coconut encrusted pineapple and fish kebabs served alongside a helping of mango salsa definitely captured the flavours of the Maldives for me. Fresh and crunchy, sweet, light with a hint of spice these fish kebabs will definitely feature in my candlelit beach supper.
And even better I was excited to be able to contribute my recipe to Kuoni’s online cookbook. I am honoured that my food will be featured alongside food from their other destinations such as Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Vietnam and Italy. More places to add to that bucket list then. So for a taste of paradise try this coconut encrusted pineapple and fish kebabs with a fresh lime mango salsa – then pack your bags and head off to the Maldives for real with Kuoni. I might make it out there at the same time as you. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who help make Recipes From A Pantry happen.
