Sri Lankan Food Adventure (Pol Sambol Recipe)

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Kasun, thank you so much for watching, and I know how it feels to have a pol sambol craving! Hope you can go back and eat some awesome food!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, very easy to prepare, and I think the most important thing is getting fresh ingredients and then being able to mix everything according to your own tast.

[@ML-pi2xl]

You forgot to add Maldive fish flakes brother but any how thanks for visiting Sri Lanka

[@dasuniwijetunge3452]

Make a visit to Sri Lanka again soon, so you can have the experience of making pol sambola in a grinding stone

[@malanfrk]

You can add some maldive fish, little pepper, chilly flacks

[@skularatna8136]

I like to add green chillies as well to my version. Great post Mark

[@nishanthafonseka6191]

Wow man. I'm a Sri Lankan and seeing a non Sri Lankan not only commend this most favourite of condiments but also make it himself just makes me proud. Besides you did a real great job of explaining how it is made. And the way you made it is just as it is made in Sri Lanka. Cheers bro.

[@rishakmalhothra9294]

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[@2010redshift]

You sound so condescending!

[@hannahjaypalan1930]

i agree

[@LADIES2023]

Yes bro he is very good in making this.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, yah, I do have a fast metabolism now, but I do also walk a lot and try to exercise when possible. Even though I feast, I also eat lots of fruit and vegetables! Thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

You're welcome, and thank you very much for watching! For this particular video, I did all the filming myself, with the camera on a tripod. For other videos I normally just get whoever is with me to film, sometimes a friend and sometimes my girlfriend. I normally travel with at least 1 other person. I'm glad you enjoyed this, thanks again!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much for watching. Yes, I also really enjoy pol sambol with rice

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching!

[@තෑගි]

Hey Mark, I am from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. Would like to give tips to get more delicious Pol Sambola. If you can find small red onions would be great. If you can chop onions and garlic with salt, it can absorb to coconut easily and get more n more delicious. Use Chilly flakes behalf of chilly powder. Add little bit pepper and dry fish flake (sometime here we are using small dry prawns also behalf of dry fish flakes )also and see the magic. First chop the garlic, onion, salt, pepper and chilly powder or chilly flake. Once it chopped properly add dry fish flake and chop little bit again. Then add coconut and chop or mix with the paste we were chopped the add lime and mix....🙌

[@ShaadHamid]

Thanks for the tips.. Will the chilli flakes bring out the orange colour? Also is it more spicy than chilli powder? I’d like my little kids to be able to eat too..

[@තෑගි]

@@ShaadHamid Yes it brings the orange colour. As per my taste mostly chilly powder add less taste, but chilly flake brings the real taste. But add spices which able to eat your kids as well. Like if I am making it for a whole coconut, I mix 4 to 5 table spoon of chilly flake. But you can reduce it to 3

[@kimone99]

I think I need to go to Sri Lanka!

[@SidnYMills]

Welcome To Sri Lanka

[@sheharasiriwardena2436]

yep!

[@prabathjayasinghe2404]

Yes this is the Year. "Best Travel Destination in 2019"

[@BUDDHI62]

Yes your most welco e the pear of Indian ocean . Please feel free to visit our local cottages abnb.me/R0tkQrEWaU or abnb.me/nHAkq8MPaU

[@keithdesilva6587]

Hi Kimone we can arrange a trip for you.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Supun, yes that was me, I loved eating egg hoppers in Sri Lanka and love Sri Lankan chili paste! Thanks a lot, hope I can return again in the future!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching, let me know how your sambol turns out!

[@MarkWiens]

Mmm, good suggestion. I've been trying to look for some curry leaves in Thailand but haven't been able to find any. I'll have to come back to Sri Lanka! Thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoy them, and I appreciate you watching!

[@MarkWiens]

It really is a heavenly combo. Thanks for watching!

[@Sayble]

Sri Lankan food is definitely my favorite. I love pol sambol!!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@kaddylakk2225]

I was in sri lanka back in may I also fell in love with the coconut sambal Absolutely addicting😋😋

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome, thanks a lot for watching. This one is simple, but tastes excellent!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertgrey5601]

awsome video, made my mouth started watering and reminded me of my days in sri lanka. my mom uses a mortar and a pastel to get the ingredients squished and mixed up and she also adds moldive fish (dried tuna) in to the mixture as well. and if you want to keep it for longer just add curry leaves, dried chillies and onion to a hot pan and add the sambol to it and just saute it for a bit. this will last for abt 2 weeks in the fridge.

[@SidnYMills]

Proud For Us Dear....

[@asinicw9906]

yep using mortar and pastel is more accurate

[@tstriker86]

Your mom knows how to do it…. Remember you can add dried small salted prawns to have extra taste…

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! This recipe you added sounds fantastic! Would that be more similar to lunu miris, or would it still be pol sambol, but a more authentic version? I loved the flavorful curry leaves in Sri Lanka as well.

[@juliashal1]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been searching far and wide for this recipe ever since i first ate it a year ago in a Sri Lankan restaurant, and I didnt even know what it was called! Definitely going to give your recipe a try :)

[@chamaraya2003]

this is about my country, 2012 best tourism destination in the world, really proud !!thanks brother

[@julideno2728]

lol dude! same thing happened to me when i discover the coconut sambol in S.L!!! it just blew my mind, i couldn't stop eating it! my 2on fav. was (Wadi) Deep Fried Spicy Lentil + chillie cookie!!! amazinngggg thx for the recipe!!!!

[@hecsweb]

I almost cried just watching this... I long for the day I once again feast on the insanely addicting flavor of Sri Lanka!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Sorry about the delay in replying to your comment - there was some KZbin bug and I kept clicking the "reply" button and I wouldn't get any text box - hopefully now it's fixed. Glad to hear you can find nearly everything in Chinatown and great that you enjoyed the pol sambol!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem, glad you enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks so much, great to hear you enjoyed it. I don't cook too much, but would love to make some more videos of simple and delicious things like this! Haha!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Mmmm, a mortar and pestle is a great option for making it too, and I know grandma knows best!

[@MarkWiens]

Yup, that's my apartment in Bangkok and it's just a single room studio. I don't have maid service or a pool, but I know there are some that have both of those services! Getting your parents to get a condo would be awesome!

[@Talitha-Kumi]

Heres some stuff I'd do to elevate and make this dish pack full of more flavor. Less garlic and tad bit of Maldive fish, First add all the ingredients then squeeze in the lime juice and mix that's how you get the color without making it too hot . Toss handful of the green bits from scallion.Or you can ignore the onion and use scallion instead. Gives more of a tangy lemony flavor. Use chili flakes instead of powder,one anaheim pepper or Sri lankan green chili (finely diced) will make it more flavorful and colorful

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thank you very much for the extra tips, next time I make it, I will try to use a mortar and pestle, and also add a little Maldive fish! I want to make some more now, it's so good! Thanks for checking out this video!

[@mwchannel575]

I am a Sri Lankan born, live in Australia but never new how to cook "Pol Sambol". I made it as on the video and came up very good. Simple and easy recipe. Bloody Tasty ...

[@supuna12]

currently i am in italy.even here we make pol sambol.but you are doing good job.its rare to see persons like you,who loves other cultures,foods,people.no matter what reason it is.so i wanna thank you & keep it up..!!god bless u bro..!!

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome to hear that Gihan, glad it turned out well!

[@arul20]

Many Indians on youtube (not Sri Lankans) are showing corrupted versions of Coconut Sambol. You my friend have the true love for the correct Jaffna sambol. Thanks!

[@utd4eva]

Ah mate! You've given me a huge craving for pol sambol. Being a student it's hard to eat these kinds of food so I can't wait to go back to London and have my mum cook me up some traditional foods. By the way, I'm loving these videos. Can't wait to go visit Sri Lanka again!

[@priyomi1]

It is such a pleasure to see a foreigner enjoys our pol sambola. One of of my favourites too. It is nice with some Basmati rice as well. Don't forget to add Maldive Fish which is a must.

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Banu! Great to hear that, green peppers would be delicious too!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes it is!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks, yes, I wish I would have had some! Next time I'll add it!

[@hobofromsoho]

Never seen garlic before, but the core ingredients are red onions, chilli powder, lime and salt. Most famous version is as follow; Grated coconut Chilli powder Lime juice Table salt (some use liquid sea salt as well) Mix till bright orange (we usually put a lot of chilli powder) Add a grounded Umbalakada fish (a dried fish called Maldive fish) Add chopped green chilli and if you want a clove at most of diced (pounded to pulp is better) garlic as it does work flavour wise, but adding too much would kill the taste in my opinion. And now I'm hungry =___=

[@samanthajayawickrama6955]

I am from sri Lanka. I am proud to be hear. I like this . Video so much

[@dicksonrobert1492]

This realism is why you are famous on KZbin. Congratulations and thank you for the lesson

[@MarkWiens]

Yes!

[@timotot123]

It's amazing that so many dishes that require a minimum of ingredients and that are simple to prepare can be so satisfying

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@siddhant365]

Mark Wiens brilliant to see your journey. From where to where mate. Inspirational stuff.

[@MarkWiens]

I appreciate it, wish I could send some over to you!

[@kaddylakk2225]

Im addicted i just got back from SRI LANKA Food is so Amazing!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Graeme, I think in my opinion Thailand still has some of the best fruit shakes and juices, in a clean environment. Egypt also had some wonderful fresh juices.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot, glad you've visited as well!

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that!

[@makalevidze]

I came back from Sri Lanka literally several hours ago. Exactly the same thing happened to me as to Mark - the moment I tried coconut sambol there, I fell in love with it. And, now while searching for a recipe, I found this video. I would call it "coconut sambol syndrom" - once you get it, you can't "unget" it.

[@prashanhiranga6705]

you missed one thing, shredded Maldives fish. it will make it more awesome

[@kitsillanpaa2186]

Prashan Hiranga is that essential? I know it adds to the flavour but is it really necessary or can you do without?

[@prashanhiranga6705]

you can but it makes the flavor pop

[@inclusiveoutsider6854]

Don't really like it with Maldive fish, it makes the Pol Sambol taste fishy. I actually put Pol Sambol on my hot dogs.

[@mabelfernandez9603]

My mum used to make something similar to this. Instead of Maldive fish, dried anchovies were used. She was from Kerala. I made this once with Maldive fish and didn't like it.

[@MarkWiens]

OK, Thanks for the suggestion!

[@MarkWiens]

Yah, when I was in Sri Lanka I had some with maldive fish and it was excellent... next time I'll find some!

[@Vicky-vn1ib]

Thank you praising our country foods..and now im hungry..yumm

[@MarkWiens]

Ok, great, thank you! And some tamarind, I don't think I ever had that, but that sounds really good - I'll try it. Thanks for watching!

[@gihansage]

Im a sri lankan and i v been eating this mom made pol sambol from my childhood but never knew how to make it. now I had this craving and wanted to make a pol sambol for myself and here I found you .., a one cool white guy who is not sri lankan making the reciepe soo good.. a big thumbs up for ur pol sampol.. it is perfect and tastes delecious..! :D thank you for this

[@MarkWiens]

I do a number of things but mostly freelance writing, advertising on my various blogs and also do some freelance social media (Facebook strategy) for a few companies / hotels. Actually, I'm still figuring out exactly what I do, but I know that I want to continue traveling. How about you, where are you from?

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, I agree, it really goes well with everything!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem, thanks for watching Raniya!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you!

[@lancemuller1975]

one of my all-time favourite side dishes. I usually add some Maldive Fish and a few curry leaves. You can all add small dried shrimps or dried sprats to give it a little zing. Oh don't forget to add some chopped fresh green chillies if you want it nuclear.

[@MarkWiens]

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome, you have an amazing country!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Rajeewa!

[@saggiteightyfour8367]

We grind everything in a mortar and pestle: little shallots, maldive fish, fresh red chillies, dried chillies, lime, curry leaves. We don't add any garlic. If there's no fresh grated coconut, use coarse dessicated coconut and refresh with boiling water. Add tiny bit canned coconut cream too, coz the dessicated stuff might not have much flavour. No whole dried chilli - use chilli flakes. And we eat it with bread too, that's actually quite common in SriLanka. The softer, whiter, and less diabetic friendly, the better.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks!

[@MarkWiens]

Ok, cool, home making it fresh is the best way!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, I loved those curry leaves, but couldn't find any where I was!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you watching them!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Mickey!

[@MarkWiens]

Definitely a heavenly taste!

[@MarkWiens]

So awesome! Are you from Sri Lanka?

[@suryaradhabalaji5502]

When I went to Sri Lanka I also enjoyed pol sambol and Sri Lankan dhal.the hospitality is awesome,our taxi driver invited us for a feast with his family

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that. I know the Malaysian version would be incredible too!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much!

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear you like it too!

[@samuelmatz]

:) thanks for video. Sri Lanka is quite nice. I have visited four times. Suba Dawasak(nice day)

[@sabrinakenny8263]

Asema wewa..(same to u)

[@ritassrilankankitchen9242]

Lovely!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thank you for sharing, I've never even heard of coconut vinegar before. Coconuts are so important in Sri Lankan cuisine, it's too bad the price has risen.

[@prabadanivihangi2743]

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[@MarkWiens]

No problem, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@makooza3812]

Awesome video! Sam-bola is a big hit with every one that tastes it! As for every other dish each family makes it slightly different. In my wife's family they add some tomato and dried Maldive fish or dried shrimp. try it out there isn't just one way to make it! Bon appetite!

[@MarkWiens]

Great, I will!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, very tasty!

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, I know how you feel, it's so good that words cannot describe such a cuisine. Addictive and wonderful, hope you can find some Sri Lankan food soon!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for the extra tips, those extra ingredients sounds good!

[@santhush7]

Such a underrated video And that looks legit 🔥💯

[@kumud640]

you have the real taste buds,this is the best food ever.....truly Sri Lankan..!!!

[@nayanmalig]

All your videos are packed with very useful food info & first class. Great effort.

[@cupoftea31]

Taste the coconut before using it in cooking is one of the most valuable lessons.

[@fraisesavecchocolat]

Aww man I remember this. My grandma made this when I lived in Sri Lanka. She used a mortar pestle though and no garlic. I am so hungry right now. Love your vid : )

[@Knittyneeds]

Oh no you did it! You made my mouth water.That's my favorite. I bought these in bottles all ready made. I add everything in a blender but if y're on vacation YOUR WAY of making POL SAMBOL is fantastic. Nothing is wasted, just slurp the fingers. Yummy yum. I'm going downstairs to make myself a big bowl of Pol Sambol using my fingers this time. Bon appetit. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkWiens]

Ok, cool, I'll have to try that out next time I make pol sambol!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot!

[@kalakale-s9w]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help you out. I'm a musician, so I know a lot about music. What kind of music do you like?

[@shirozanadheem5251]

Omg!!! You are sooooooo sri lankan I m telling ya. So in love with you. Btw I m from sri lanka . 😁😁😊😊👌👌👌🙏🙏😍😍😍

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that Harry!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Peter, glad to hear you also love Pol Sambol.