Coconut Milk Onion Sambol.
We all like that extra crunchy, tangy twist to be incorporated into our daily meals.
Sambol is such a side dish that goes well with rice, flatbreads/roti, bread, string hoppers, pittu.
The basic ingredients in a Sambol in whichever form is made with onions, chilli (green/red) and lime.
Combining these essentials and adding a few others depending on the Sambol you make, you could put together an amazing side dish.
A very quick dish that could be assembled and even eaten on its own with any of the main accompaniments as mentioned above.
Meal ideas with the
coconut milk sambol.
This recipe is a combination of the basics plus a few more additions and the twist comes in the form of coconut milk added to it.
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Tips on making the coconut milk onion sambol.
- Please note the amount of Green Chilli and Chilli Flakes could be altered according to your preference.
- When roasting the Chilli Flakes make sure your exhaust is on and prevent it from burning. Burnt Chilli can induce cough, a very strong smell and tearing.
Utensils and appliances needed.
Medium Sized Bowl
Chopping Board
Knife
Small Pan
More sambol recipes!
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Chunky Tomato and onion sambol.
Gotukola(pennywort)sambol.
Storing – do not store but consume the same day
Freezing- avoid freezing
Heating- avoid reheating
Stop food wastage- Make only the quantity needed or any leftover coconut milk sambol can be added to whatever curries you are cooking that needs coconut milk and is made the same day.
How to make coconut milk,
onion sambol.
Please make sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.
Ingredients
Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
1 Large Onion finely sliced
2 Green Chillies cut finely in circles
1 teaspoon of Chilli Flakes
A sprig of curry leaves finely sliced
1/2 cup of thick Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon lime
Salt to Taste
Method.
Mix together the onions (1 Large), Green Chilli (2), Curry Leaves in a bowl until all the onions are individually separated as shown in the picture.
Add the Coconut Milk (1/2 a cup) and season with salt.
Mix well until the mixture is well immersed. Add the Chilli Flakes (1 tsp) into the Pan and slightly roast on medium heat until it becomes fragrant.
Then add it to the Sambol Mix and season with Lime (1 tsp).
We all like that extra crunchy, tangy twist to be incorporated into our daily meals. Sambol is such a side dish that goes well with rice, flatbreads/roti, bread, string hoppers, pittu. Mix together the onions (1 Large), Green Chilli (2), Curry Leaves in a bowl until all the onions are individually separated as shown in the picture. Add the Coconut Milk (1/2 a cup) and season with salt. Mix well until the mixture is well immersed. Add the Chilli Flakes (1 tsp) into the Pan and slightly roast on medium heat until it becomes fragrant. Then add it to the Sambol Mix and season with Lime (1 tsp). 
coconut milk onion sambol.
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Tips on making the coconut milk onion sambol.
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