Easy
Christmas Noche Buena
Mas Huni - Maldivian Christmas Tuna Coconut
Maldives' traditional Christmas breakfast - shredded tuna with coconut and chili. This Indian Ocean staple represents Maldivian island life and the importance of tuna fishing.
20
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
2.00 lbs
Tuna
smoked or canned
2.00
Coconut
grated fresh
3.00 large
Onions
finely chopped
4.00
Bird's eye chilies
minced
0.50 cup
Lime juice
fresh
10.00
Curry leaves
1.00 tsp
Salt
12.00
Roshi
flatbread, for serving
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Flake tuna finely, removing any bones or skin.
2
Mix tuna with grated coconut in large bowl.
3
Add onions, chilies, curry leaves. Mix well.
4
Add lime juice and salt. Toss until well combined.
5
Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
10 minutes
6
Taste and adjust seasoning. Should be balanced and fresh.
7
Serve at room temperature with warm roshi flatbread.
8
Traditionally eaten for breakfast but served at Christmas celebrations.