A number of dishes can be tried with dry fish.This is a recipe made from dried and salted fish which is then fried in hot oil.The recipe I have for you is fried dry fish sambal.This is generally eaten with red rice,dhal curry,a greeny leaf mallun ( minced salad) and pappadam, a thin crispy savoury wafer.This specific recipe and the above dishes make an ideal Lunch on a cold winter day.This is a typical lunch in most homes in Sri Lanka.The neighbouring homes know you are cooking this dish because of the tantalizing aroma that wafts from your kitchen.
The recipe ( Dry Fish Sambal)
Fry dried fish pieces,any kind .( 8-10 pieces) Set aside.
Then slightly fry two sliced onions,3-4 green chillies ,a tablespoon red chilly flakes and a few curry leaves in a little oil.
Add one large chopped tomato and salt to taste.Mix in the fried dried fish.Squeeze in the juice of a small lime.
You can also mix and match this recipe with a few other dishes as well ...mix it with deviled potatoes.
... or simply add it to fried brinjals ( eggplant)
