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Maskurolhi (citrus tuna salad)

Maldivian salad of cooked tuna marinated in lime, brightened with onions, chilli and coconut. Fresh and tangy, it is eaten as a starter or as a side to a rice meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

336 kcal per serving

Protein
26.2 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
of which sugars
3.8 g
Fat
22.5 g
of which saturated fat
13.2 g
Fiber
4.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Steam the tuna for 8 to 10 minutes, until firm and easy to flake. Let it cool.
  2. Flake the cooled tuna into a salad bowl.
  3. Finely slice the onion, garlic and chillies. Dice the tomato into small cubes.
  4. Add the vegetables, coconut and oil to the tuna, then pour over the lime juice and zest.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, mix gently and let it marinate 10 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Serve chilled, on its own or with white rice.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add a pinch of chilli powder and a few chopped curry leaves to the marinade.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.