Sri Lankan Pol Sambol (Spicy Coconut Garnish) Recipe

 

Sri Lankan Pol Sambol (Spicy Coconut Garnish) Recipe

Ingredients

• 100 g grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
• 8 to 12 dried red chilies (adjust for spice preference)
• 5 to 7 small onions (or shallots, finely chopped)
• 1/2 lime (juice)
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chilies

1. Grind Chilies: In a mortar and pestle, grind the dried red chilies with a pinch of salt until you achieve a coarse flake consistency.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

1. Add Coconut: Wash the mortar and pestle, then add the grated coconut and the ground chili flakes. Bash and muddle them together until well combined.
2. Incorporate Sugar and Onions: Add the sugar and continue to mix. Finally, add the chopped onions and gently combine without over-mashing, allowing some onion pieces to remain intact for texture.

Step 3: Season

1. Adjust Flavor: Taste the sambol and adjust salt as needed. Squeeze in lime juice and mix everything well.