Sri Lankan · beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Tuna Coconut Mallung
A quick, aromatic dry stir-fry combining shredded coconut, flake tuna, turmeric, green chilies, and fresh lime juice.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 10 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
In a mixing bowl, combine grated coconut, diced red onion, sliced green chilies, turmeric powder, chopped curry leaves, and salt.
- 02
Use clean hands or a spoon to crush and rub the coconut mixture together so the flavors meld.
- 03
Heat coconut oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
- 04
Add the grated coconut mixture to the skillet and warm for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- 05
Add the drained flaked tuna to the skillet and gently stir-fold with coconut mixture.
- 06
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the tuna is fully heated through and moisture evaporates slightly into a fluffy dry dish.
- 07
Remove skillet from heat, drizzle fresh lime juice over the warm mallung, toss gently, and serve.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Warm Coconut Sambal Stirring (Mallung)
Blending grated coconut with ground aromatics and lightly steaming/tossing over pan heat until soft, fragrant, and fluffy.
Notes from the kitchen
- Mallung is traditionally dry; do not cover the pan while warming to prevent moisture buildup.
- Adjust green chilies to control heat level according to preference.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Sri Lankan; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
