World Flavors Cookbook

Pol Sambol (Coconut Sambol)

Name: Pol Sambol (Coconut Sambol)
Cuisine: Sri Lanka
Ingredients: freshly grated coconut, red chili flakes or powder, shallots, lime juice, salt, Maldives fish (optional)

A fiery, fresh coconut relish made with red chilies, onions, and lime juice.

Cuisine: Sri Lanka

Ingredients

freshly grated coconut, red chili flakes or powder, shallots, lime juice, salt, Maldives fish (optional)

Instructions

Grind chili, salt, and Maldives fish in a mortar and pestle. Add shallots and pound until soft. Mix in the grated coconut and combine well. Squeeze lime juice and toss to finish.