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Pol sambol without spice, is it possible.

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Nathan O.•185 rep•1

Can they make this coconut dish sweet and mild or is the chili pre mixed.

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

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Nishantha D.•21780 rep•1

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

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