Parsley is not just a garnish, in this sambol it is the star ingredient. This sambol is so fresh and bright that I could eat it plain. I did enjoy with rice, lentils and a few other curries. I think this salad would be even amazing mixed with some canned tuna fish as a very fresh tuna salad.
In Sri Lanka we have a green called Gotu Kola that is prepared the same way as the parsley sambol. Here in the States, this green is not available so parsley is a great substitute.
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of parsley (flat or curly) finely shredded
1 cup finely diced tomatoes ( I like Roma tomatoes for this)
1 small red onion
1-2 green chilies finely sliced (seeded for less heat)
1/3 cup dessicated coconut
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
small pinch of sugar (optional)
juice of 1 lemon (or to taste)
Note: I did not finely shred my parsley as I usually do for the sake of getting the parsley represented in the photographs. I suggest you shred the parsley more than represented in my pictures.
Directions:
Prepare all ingredients and mix together. Make sure you remove any thick stems from the parsley and seed the tomato before chopping. Mix well and serve as a side dish with rice and curry meal. Enjoy.

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In Sri Lanka we have a green called Gotu Kola that is prepared the same way as the parsley sambol. Here in the States, this green is not available so parsley is a great substitute.
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of parsley (flat or curly) finely shredded
1 cup finely diced tomatoes ( I like Roma tomatoes for this)
1 small red onion
1-2 green chilies finely sliced (seeded for less heat)
1/3 cup dessicated coconut
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
small pinch of sugar (optional)
juice of 1 lemon (or to taste)
Note: I did not finely shred my parsley as I usually do for the sake of getting the parsley represented in the photographs. I suggest you shred the parsley more than represented in my pictures.
Directions:
Prepare all ingredients and mix together. Make sure you remove any thick stems from the parsley and seed the tomato before chopping. Mix well and serve as a side dish with rice and curry meal. Enjoy.

Copyright: All recipes, content, and images (unless otherwise stated) are the sole property of Curry and Comfort. Please do not use without prior written consent. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.