SRI LANKAN FOODS are the GEM of SOUTH ASIA!
Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and diverse range of spices. Here are some popular Sri Lankan dishes:
Rice and curry: This is the staple dish of Sri Lankan cuisine. It typically consists of rice, several vegetable curries, and a meat or fish curry.
Hoppers: These are a type of pancake made from rice flour and coconut milk. They have a crispy edge and a soft center and are often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.
Kottu roti: This is a popular street food in Sri Lanka. It consists of chopped up roti bread, vegetables, egg, and meat (often chicken or beef) stir-fried together with spices.
String hoppers: These are thin rice noodles that are steamed and served with a coconut and onion sambol and a curry.
Pol sambol: This is a coconut and chili relish that is often served as a side dish with rice and curry.
Lamprais: This is a Dutch-influenced dish that is popular in Sri Lanka. It consists of rice cooked in a meat broth, accompanied by a variety of curries and a boiled egg, all wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed.
Fish ambulthiyal: This is a sour fish curry made with tuna, spices, and goraka (a fruit that gives the curry its sour flavor).
Watalappam: This is a traditional dessert made with coconut milk, jaggery (a type of sugar), and spices like cardamom and cinnamon.
These are just a few examples of the many delicious dishes that make up Sri Lankan cuisine
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