Maldives
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Mas Huni
The Maldivian breakfast: mas huni — shredded smoked tuna mixed with coconut, onion, chile and lime, scooped with roshi flatbreads — the atolls' morning anthem. Ingredients: smoked tuna (valhomas), grated coconut, red oni…
Garudhiya
The clear tuna broth: garudhiya — tuna poached in water with curry leaves, onions and chiles into a fragrant, crystal broth, served over rice with lime, chile and fried onions — the Maldives' soul soup. Ingredients: fres…
Fihunu Mas (Grilled Fish)
The grilled whole fish: fihunu mas — reef fish or tuna scored, rubbed with a fiery chile-garlic paste (havaadhu), and grilled whole — the islands' barbecue. Ingredients: whole fish, chile paste (dried chiles, garlic, cum…
Mas Riha (Tuna Curry)
The tuna curry of the islands: mas riha — tuna (or reef fish) simmered in a coconut curry with curry leaves, pandan and Maldive fish (dried tuna flakes) depth. Ingredients: tuna, coconut milk, onions, garlic, curry leave…
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