Umbalakada

Umbalakada is a traditional Sri Lankan dried tuna product widely used to add a rich, savoury seafood flavour to local dishes. It is a popular ingredient in sambols, curries, mallum, and various traditional recipes. Its distinctive taste and aroma make it an excellent choice for enhancing the flavour of everyday rice-and-curry meals.

Umbalakada can be finely crushed or sliced and combined with ingredients such as coconut, chilli, onion, lime, and spices to prepare delicious traditional sambols. It can also be added to curries and other savoury dishes to provide extra depth and flavour.