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Bis kiru hedhi (coconut noodle soup)

Bis kiru hedhi is a soup of fine noodles in a creamy coconut milk and fish broth, spiced with chili. It is served hot, often at breakfast or as a snack in the Maldives.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the noodles in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
  2. Slice the onion, crush the garlic, grate the ginger and cut the chili into rings.
  3. In a pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger in a little oil for 4 minutes.
  4. Add the turmeric and chili, then pour in the fish broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the fish cut into pieces and poach gently for 5 minutes over low heat.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt and simmer 5 minutes without boiling hard.
  7. Divide the noodles among the bowls and pour the very hot soup over them.
  8. Serve immediately with a splash of lime.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the fish and fish broth with vegetables and a vegetable broth.

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