
Appetizers & nibbles
Hedhikaa
Hedhikaa is a traditional Maldivian snack served with evening tea. It combines smoked dried fish, coconut, green banana and bread, with a mix of salty and sweet flavours.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Peel the green bananas, slice them thinly and fry them in oil over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden on both sides.
- Soak the dried fish in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, then flake it, removing bones and skin.
- Open the coconut, grate the flesh by hand or in a food processor and set aside.
- Finely slice the onion and chilli, then mix them in a bowl with the flaked fish, coconut and lemon juice.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and mix until evenly combined.
- Arrange the banana slices, the fish mixture and the bread rolls, halved, on a serving platter, then serve with tea.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the dried fish with toasted chickpea flakes seasoned with lemon and chilli.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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