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Poka refers to Samoan baked taro leaves mixed with salt
Pol Sambola refers to a spicy coconut garnish or condiment from Sri Lanka. Pol Sambola is a mixture of shredded coconut, chili powder, lime juice, chopped red onions and salt. It is the perfect partner for Sri Lankan bread, like Roti and Paratha or as rice topping.
It is said that Pol Sambola is easy to make, but is amazingly delicious. One of the best foods contributed by Sri Lanka to the world of food.
Polenta (bela in rumena) (Yellow and white Polenta) refers to one of the staple foods of Slovenia. Polenta which is made from white and yellow corn flour is not an original dish of Slovenia, that was once food for the poor, but became a staple food that substituted bread at most meals.
Polenta remains an important part of the everyday foods of Slovenia serves as a main course and as a warm or cold side dish served with various meat and vegetable dishes.