Mas huni – Maldivian tuna coconut breakfast | NordMad
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Mas huni – Maldivian tuna coconut breakfast | NordMad

Classic Maldivian breakfast: shredded smoked tuna mixed with freshly grated coconut, onion, chili and lime. Traditionally served with roshi flatbread and hot tea.

TraditionalEverydayBreakfastDairy-freeGluten-freeMaldivian
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15 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Mas huni

    • 200 g smoked tuna (Maldive fish) or canned tuna, drained
    • 1 dl freshly grated coconut
    • 1 stk red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 stk fresh green chili, finely chopped
    • 1 stk lime, juiced
    • 5 stk curry leaves, finely shredded (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shred the tuna

    1. Shred the smoked tuna with your fingers or a fork in a bowl until evenly flaked.
    5 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Mix the mas huni

    1. Add grated coconut, chopped onion, chili and curry leaves to the tuna.
    2. Squeeze the lime juice over and mix everything thoroughly. Season with salt to taste.
    3. Serve immediately with roshi flatbread. Mas huni is best enjoyed fresh.
    10 min
    Bowl

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Tips

Preparation

  • • Traditionally smoked Maldive fish (valamas) is used, but canned tuna in water works as a convenient substitute.

Serving

  • • Serve with homemade roshi and a cup of hot black tea — this is the traditional Maldivian breakfast.

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