Pol Sambol

Name: Pol Sambol
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh grated coconut; 3 tbsp chili powder or fresh chili; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; Juice of 2 limes; 1 tsp dried Maldive fish (optional)

පොල් සම්බෝල/pohl sahm-BOH-lah/

About this dish

A spicy, tangy relish made from grated coconut, chili, onion, and lime.

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Ingredients

🥥2 cups fresh grated coconut

🌶️3 tbsp chili powder or fresh chili

🧅1 small red onion, finely chopped

🍋Juice of 2 limes

🐟1 tsp dried Maldive fish (optional)

Method

Serves 4

Combine the grated coconut with chili powder and chopped onion.

Mix in the dried fish flakes if using, for extra umami.

Add lime juice and mix well, adjusting to taste.

Season with salt.

Serve fresh, alongside rice and curry.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Pol sambol is a staple Sri Lankan condiment, served alongside nearly every meal, valued for its fresh, fiery flavor.

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