Theluli Mas — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Crispy strips of tuna marinated in turmeric, chili, and garlic, shallow-fried until golden and served as a crunchy snack or side dish.

Ingredients

1 Slice tuna into thin strips about half a centimeter thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
2 Mix turmeric, chili powder, garlic, salt, and lime juice into a paste. Coat tuna strips evenly.
3 Let the fish marinate for fifteen minutes so the spices penetrate the flesh.
4 Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Oil should be about one centimeter deep.
5 Fry tuna strips in batches without crowding, about two minutes per side until golden and crispy.
6 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot as a snack or alongside rice and curry for added texture.

Did You Know?

Theluli Mas is the Maldivian equivalent of potato chips and children across the islands snack on these crispy fish strips after school.