Photo: Charles Deluvio
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
155
Calories
26g
Protein
0g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 10 Dried chilies
- 1 tablespoon Pounded dried shrimps
- 1 Small onion, chopped
- Lemon juice and salt to taste
Directions
1
Remove stalks from the chilies and if a less hot result is preferred, shake out the seeds.
2
Pound all together in a mortar and pestle.
3
In Sri Lanka, this would be either pounded or ground on the grinding stone.
4
It can be done in a blender, but a wet result is not desirable.
5
It should be a paste.
6
Serve with rice or pittu.
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Category:Sri Lankan Recipes
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Category:Sri Lankan Appetizers
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