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Sri Lankan Pol Sambol

Yields2 ServingsPrep 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.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.8g18%

Saturated Fat 11.9g60%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 89mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g5%

Dietary Fiber 4.7g17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2.4g
Calcium 2mg1%
Iron 35mg195%
Potassium 277mg6%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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