Kaema TV: Pol (Coconut) Sambol
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Official cooking video · Kaema TV · YOUTUBESri Lankan Fresh Coconut and Lime Pol Sambol (5 Sides)
A no-heat fresh coconut relish adapted from Kaema TV's Sri Lankan version. The one-minute cook-time entry represents final mixing, not heating.
Ingredients
servings: 5 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Clean hands and tools; finely grate 200 g fresh coconut and keep it chilled until needed.
- 02
Finely dice one small onion and prepare 1 teaspoon chopped green chili.
- 03
Lightly pound the onion, green chili, 1.5 tablespoons chili flakes and 0.5 teaspoon pepper in a mortar for 1–2 minutes.
- 04
Add the grated coconut and gently pound or fold for about 1 minute until evenly coated.
- 05
Mix in the juice of half a lime and 0.5 teaspoon salt; taste to check the balance.
- 06
Serve promptly with rice or bread. Cover and refrigerate any remainder promptly.
Before you cook
Use clean hands and utensils for fresh coconut, chili and onion. This dish is uncooked: use fresh ingredients, serve promptly, and refrigerate below 4°C (40°F) within 2 hours. Check packaged ingredient labels and cross-contact risks.
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