Mashuni or Mas Huni is traditional Maldivian breakfast you will fall in love with. Even the guests who don't eat fish eat this breakfast in Maldives every day.
The name Mashuni means fish and coconut (mas = fish, huni = coconut). It is tuna with fresh coconut, onion and lime.
Mashuni is served with roshi (chapati) and eaten by hand.
The coconut should be always freshly grated because dry coconut wouldn't taste the same. It woud be the best to buy whole coconut and grate it at home.
Maldivians sometimes add something green to mashuni for example collard greens.
Recipe: Mashuni
servings: 4
Ingredients
1 can of tuna in oil or in brine
1 cup of freshly grated coconut
1 lime
1 red onion
chilli pepper (optional)
salt
Instructions
Cut red onion into small pieces. Add to the bowl and add salt. Mix well by hand.
Add tuna, coconut, chilli (if using) and lime juice to the bowl.
Mix well. There shouldn't be any big tuna chunks.
Serve it with roshi (chapati) or in store bought tortilla.
If you haven't decided yet whether to try the Mashuni recipe, you definitely should. This traditional Maldivian breakfast is simply astounding.
Don't be afraid to experiment with ingredients and tailor this recipe to your own taste. You can add spiciness with chili peppers or try different types of bread and flatbreads. The possibilities are endless!
Wishing you a fantastic taste and enjoyable experience as you discover this delightful Maldivian breakfast!