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Kulhi Boakibaa
A spicy Maldivian fish cake of ground soaked rice, canned tuna, coconut, lime, chilli and aromatics.
About Kulhi Boakibaa
Kulhi boakibaa is a Maldivian spicy fish cake commonly cut into pieces for tea. This profile follows Lonumedhu's baked version and selects canned tuna from the source's canned-tuna or valhomas alternatives.
Tuna gives the cake its savoury depth, balanced by sweet coconut, sharp lime and onion. Scotch bonnet, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves make the flavour hot, citrusy and aromatic.
Ground soaked rice forms a firm, sliceable cake with a browned top and a moist, close-textured centre. Fine pieces of tuna, coconut, onion and curry leaf remain visible throughout.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Fish.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kulhi Boakibaa
Lonumedhu's baked Maldivian kulhi boakibaa with canned tuna.
- RiceGround cake base
- WaterSoaking and mixing liquid · Preparation
- OnionsAromatic base
- LimesCitrus acidity
- Scotch bonnet pepperChilli heat
- Canned tunaFish base
- Grated coconutSweetness and body
- Ground turmericEarthy spice and colour
- Fresh gingerWarm aromatic
- SaltSeasoning
- Curry leavesLeafy aromatic
- Vegetable oilPan preparation · Preparation
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Rice:
- Water:
- Onions:
- Limes:
- Scotch bonnet pepper:
- Canned tuna: . The source permits canned tuna, valhomas or a mixture; this bounded version selects canned tuna. Species and packing medium are not stated; Fish remains source-confirmed.
- Grated coconut:
- Ground turmeric:
- Fresh ginger:
- Salt:
- Curry leaves:
- Vegetable oil: . Method-only tray coating; botanical source is unspecified.
Origins & food traditions
Lonumedhu categorises Kulhi Boakibaa as a Maldivian recipe and describes it as a local fish cake served with black tea. Its recipe notes both baked and stovetop methods; this bounded profile selects the publisher's baked canned-tuna version.
Countries
- Maldives
- MaldivesCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Maldivian Cuisine
- South Asian Cuisine
- Maldivian CuisineCatalogue link pending review