
Soups
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the noodles in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
- Slice the onion, crush the garlic, grate the ginger and cut the chili into rings.
- In a pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger in a little oil for 4 minutes.
- Add the turmeric and chili, then pour in the fish broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the fish cut into pieces and poach gently for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt and simmer 5 minutes without boiling hard.
- Divide the noodles among the bowls and pour the very hot soup over them.
- Serve immediately with a splash of lime.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the fish and fish broth with vegetables and a vegetable broth.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Maldives
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