Coconut Sambal Chicken With Rice
Recipe by Kay Chun | Total time: 30 minutes Sri Lankan coconut sambal is a savory and spicy condiment made mainly from freshly grated coconut, shallots or red onion and fresh or dried chiles. For convenience, this version uses unsweetened shredded coconut instead of fresh, since it’s more accessible and easier to work with. The sambal can be customized to suit varying heat levels; use three chiles for a spicy sambal, or five for even more heat. It’s typically served on the side as an accompaniment to meals, and commonly sprinkled over rice and curries. In this recipe, bright sambal complements lean chicken breast, which benefits from rich, nutty coconut milk. The sambal keeps for about a week in the fridge and is terrific on roasted fish and pork chops, as well as on sautéed spinach or broccoli. Find more fast and delicious dinner recipes in our Weeknight 100. Was this email forwarded to you? You can sign up for Dinner Tonight here. Save and organize your go-to dinner recipes with the New York Times Cooking app. Try the app today. If you like the work we do at New York Times Cooking, please subscribe! Reach out to cookingcare@nytimes.com if you have any questions about your account.
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