Sri Lankan Onion Sambol
Sri Lankan Onion Sambol
This vibrant Sri Lankan onion sambol is a tasty spicy condiment that adds brightness and flavour to curries, rice dishes and grilled foods. This nutritious sambol is made with red onions that are rich in antioxidants such as quercetin, which help reduce inflammation and support heart health. They also contain prebiotic fibres that nourish beneficial […]
Servings
4
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 medium red onions, finely sliced
- 1 sprig fresh curry leaves
- 2–3 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp grated lemongrass (tender base only)
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp apple-cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- Pinch sea salt
- Juice ¼ lime
Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sea salt and cook, stirring often, until they are soft and caramelised. Remove the onions and set aside.
- Add the curry leaves, chilli flakes, cinnamon and lemongrass to the pan on low heat and cook until fragrant. Stir in the garlic and ginger and sauté gently until softened.
- Return the caramelised onions to the pan then add the apple cider vinegar and coconut sugar.
- Stir well and simmer on low heat until the liquid reduces and the sambol becomes sticky and rich.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and finish with fresh lime juice.
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