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sri lankan tuna fish sambal made and plated ready to enjoy

Tuna Fish Sambal Recipe

Make spicy tuna sambal in under 20 minutes. Bold Sri Lankan‑inspired flavours perfect for sandwiches, pastries, rice, and quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 portions
Course: Sambal, Side Dish
Cuisine: Sri Lankan-inspired
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • few curry leaves
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic fresh or paste (optional)
  • 1½ medium onions sliced
  • ¼ small tomato diced
  • ½ cup green leeks
  • 1 Thai green chili sliced
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 can flaked or chunk light tuna (170g) drained

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a non‑stick pan. Add mustard seeds to sizzle.
  2. Toss in curry leaves, ginger & garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  3. When the onions become softer, combine the green leeks, green chili, salt & pepper, turmeric powder, chili powder, and chili flakes. Mix everything together and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tuna fish. Mix gently if you prefer some fish pieces intact. I like it mixed well even if the fish becomes flaky.
  5. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes. Remove from stove and pair with your meals.