Mas Huni (Maldivian Tuna and Coconut Breakfast)
Local name: މަސްހުނި
In short: Flaked tuna mixed with fresh grated coconut, red onion, chili and lime, eaten with warm roshi flatbread. The classic Maldivian breakfast. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 220 kcal
Mas huni is what most Maldivians eat for breakfast, scooped up with warm roshi and washed down with sweet hot tea. Tuna is mashed with fresh grated coconut, onion, chili and a squeeze of lime into a moist, crumbly mixture that takes five minutes to make. Traditionally it used cured tuna, though canned tuna is now common. Fresh coconut is what makes it special.
Instructions
- If using desiccated coconut, soak it in the hot water for 10 minutes so it softens and plumps.
- Flake the drained tuna into a bowl with a fork until it is very fine and no chunks remain.
- Add the coconut, onion, chilies and curry leaves and mix with your hands, squeezing gently so the flavors blend.
- Stir in the lime juice and salt. Taste and adjust.
- Serve at once with warm roshi, and sweet hot tea if you like.
Tips
- Fresh or frozen grated coconut gives the best texture. If you only have desiccated, add the extra water and a pinch of sugar.
- Use tuna packed in water for a cleaner flavor. Squeeze it dry or the mixture turns pasty.
Questions and answers
Can I make mas huni ahead of time?
It is best eaten within an hour. Covered in the refrigerator it keeps for 1 day, but the coconut gets a little dry.
Is mas huni spicy?
Moderately. Chilies are added to taste, so leave them out for a mild version.
What do you serve with mas huni?
Warm roshi flatbread and sweet tea are the classic partners. It is also good on rice or in a wrap.
How long does it take to make Mas Huni (Maldivian Tuna and Coconut Breakfast)?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mas Huni (Maldivian Tuna and Coconut Breakfast)?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
