Mas Huni
A traditional Maldivian breakfast staple, Mas Huni is a flavorful and refreshing salad made with shredded tuna, freshly grated coconut, finely chopped onions, and a hint of lime and chili. It's typically served with Roshi (flatbread) and eaten by hand.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cans (approx. 150g each) Canned tuna(drained, preferably in water or oil)
- 1 cup Freshly grated coconut
- 1/2 medium Red onion(finely chopped)
- 1 small Green chili(finely chopped, adjust to taste, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 whole Lime(juice of)
- to taste Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a medium-sized bowl.
- 2
Add the freshly grated coconut, finely chopped red onion, and finely chopped green chili to the bowl with the tuna.
- 3
Squeeze the lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl. Add salt to taste.
- 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure there are no large chunks of tuna.
- 5
Let the mixture sit for at least 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Serve with Roshi (Maldivian flatbread) or as a filling for wraps.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a more authentic flavor, use freshly grated coconut. If using desiccated coconut, rehydrate it with a little warm water or coconut milk.
- ✓Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference. For a milder version, remove the seeds and membranes from the chili.
- ✓Some variations include adding finely chopped curry leaves or a small amount of finely chopped ripe tomato.
🔄 Variations
- Vegetarian/Vegan: Substitute tuna with mashed ripe avocado or finely chopped firm tofu, and ensure no fish products are used.
- Additions: Some recipes include finely chopped curry leaves or a small amount of finely chopped ripe tomato for added flavor and texture.