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Lunu Miris

Lunu miris is a spicy sauce or sambol paste, from Sri Lanka that is primarily prepared with red onion and chili. It is most commonly served as a paste or topping for many traditional Sri Lankan dishes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Sri Lankan

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion , finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon crushed mild red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon umbalakada (smoked and dried Maldives fish)
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients except the lime juice in a mortar and, using a pestle, crush them.
  2. Pound the ingredients to develop their flavor.
  3. Add salt to taste.
  4. Add the lime juice and mix well with the pestle, pounding the mixture well.