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Is coconut sambol always made with extremely hot chilies.

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Aaron H.•275 rep•1

I love coconut but hate spice. Can you find mild sambol in standard buffets.

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Authentic Sri Lankan coconut sambol Pol Sambol is traditionally made to be fiercely spicy, packed with crushed dried red chilies. If you scoop it from a standard hotel buffet, expect it to burn.

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Sanjeewa D.•21200 rep•1

However, if you are dining at a tourist friendly cafe in places like Ella or Hiriketiya, they often tone down the chili significantly to accommodate foreign palates.

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Amila K.•14950 rep•1

If you order a fresh meal at a local guesthouse, simply ask the host beforehand to prepare the sambol without chili. They will happily make a sweet, mild version using just freshly grated coconut, lime juice, and salt, which is incredibly delicious.

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