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Pol Sambol
Sri Lanka
Eaten at every Sri Lankan breakfast without exception. Appears at every meal of the day.
Fresh coconut relish — grated coconut mixed with red onion, chilli, lime and Maldive fish. The essential condiment of every Sri Lankan breakfast.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
400 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gfreshly grated coconut
1red onion, very finely chopped
2dried red chillies, crumbled
2 tbspMaldive fish flakes or dried shrimp
juice of 1lime
saltto taste
Method
1
Mix all ingredients together. Pound lightly to combine the flavours. Taste and adjust.
2
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Chef's Tip
Freshly grated coconut is essential — desiccated coconut produces a pale imitation.
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