Pol sambol – Sri Lankan coconut relish
Coconuts are integral to Sri Lankan cuisine and this relish makes a regular appearance on dinner tables, ready to be sprinkled over rice, hoppers and curries. Fresh, fiery and with a zing of lime running through it, this little condiment takes seconds to prepare but can lift entire meals with its delicious flavour.
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Ingredients
- 100g of coconut , grated
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tomato , small, diced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 green chilli , finely sliced
- lime juice , to taste, plus a lime wedge to garnish
- salt , to taste
Method
1
Pound the onion, tomato, chilli flakes, paprika and half of the green chilli together in a pestle and mortar until they all combine to create a fine paste
2
Fold in the shredded coconut, then season with salt and lime juice to taste. Garnish with the remaining finely sliced green chilli and a lime wedge
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