Mas Huni

Name: Mas Huni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Maldives
Ingredients: 1 cup smoked tuna (or canned tuna), flaked; 1 cup fresh grated coconut; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lime; Roshi (flatbread), for serving; Salt, to taste

3 servings15 min prep5 min cookEasy Maldives

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Mas Huni

Story updated September 17, 2026

Mas huni, a mix of shredded smoked tuna, coconut, onion, and chili eaten with roshi flatbread, reflects the Maldives' complete reliance on fish and coconut as dietary staples across its scattered coral atolls. It's the traditional Maldivian breakfast, showcasing the archipelago's seafaring, fish-centric food culture.

Ingredients

Scale:· 3 servings

1 cup smoked tuna (or canned tuna), flaked
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Roshi (flatbread), for serving
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Flake the smoked tuna finely with a fork, removing any bones.
2Combine the flaked tuna with grated coconut, chopped onion, and green chilies in a bowl.
3Squeeze in the lime juice and season with salt.
4Mix everything thoroughly by hand until well combined and the coconut releases some of its oil.
5Taste and adjust lime and chili to preference.
6Serve at room temperature, scooped up with warm roshi flatbread.

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