Sri Lankan Pol Sambol

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time0 minTotal Time10 mins
 8 Shallots, chopped
 1 Green Chili, chopped
 1 Garlic Clove
 Salt, to taste
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, freshly ground
 2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
 1 cup Freshly Grated Coconut
 ½ Lime, juiced
1

In a mortar and pestle, pound the shallots, green chili, garlic, salt, black pepper powder, and red chili flakes until they are well combined.

2

Add the grated coconut and pound everything together until the ingredients are well combined and the coconut has released its oils.

3

Add the lime juice and mix well.

4

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

5

The pol sambol is now ready to be served as a side dish with rice and curry, or as a condiment for sandwiches or wraps.

Ingredients

 8 Shallots, chopped
 1 Green Chili, chopped
 1 Garlic Clove
 Salt, to taste
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, freshly ground
 2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
 1 cup Freshly Grated Coconut
 ½ Lime, juiced

Directions

1

In a mortar and pestle, pound the shallots, green chili, garlic, salt, black pepper powder, and red chili flakes until they are well combined.

2

Add the grated coconut and pound everything together until the ingredients are well combined and the coconut has released its oils.

3

Add the lime juice and mix well.

4

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

5

The pol sambol is now ready to be served as a side dish with rice and curry, or as a condiment for sandwiches or wraps.

Notes

Sri Lankan Pol Sambol
Skip to content