Smoked Tuna with Coconut

Mas Huni

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    2

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking - 125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

By Von Diaz

Published 2024

  • About

Tuna and coconut are commonly found in Maldivian cuisine, notably in this national dish. Quick to prepare and great for a snack or a simple lunch, this version of mas huni uses those same ingredients, but with valhomas (preserved, smoked tuna) instead of fresh. Valhomas can be difficult to source, but high-quality canned tuna in brine is a great substitute. The dish is a dynamic sensory experience—spicy, sour, sweet, and smoky. Serve it with chapati, naan, steamed white rice, or a simple sa