Lakpura Bala (Skipjack Tuna) Karawala (200g)

Found in tropical and warm temperate waters, the skipjack tuna is a very important type and fast selling species of fish. It inhabits the surface waters in large shoals while they feed on fish and crustaceans mainly. Skipjack Tuna is sun dried in large batches in Sri Lanka, especially in Negombo and many coastal areas. Known as Bala karawala, the dried fish is neatly packed under hygienic conditions to offer you a high quality product rich in nutrients.

This oily saltwater fish in one of the best sources of essential fatty acids, minerals, proteins and vitamins making it ideal for your diet. The dried skipjack tuna which is salted can be the perfect side dish if you know how to prepare it accordingly. From fried to tempered with onions to delicious curries, dried skipjack tuna is a favoured ingredient in many households in Sri Lanka.