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When you hear "Sri Lanka," images of golden beaches, sunsets, tea, and cricket teams might come to mind. But those who visit Sri Lanka often discover that while they come for the stunning sunsets, they stay for the incredible food.
Sri Lankan cuisine is truly unique, bursting with aromatic spices and vibrant colors that leave you feeling happy, warm, and satisfied. For any native Sri Lankan, nothing compares to a hearty plate of rice and curry. It's such a beloved meal that many Sri Lankans insist on bringing jars of homemade curry or condiments when traveling abroad.
Spiciness is a hallmark of Sri Lankan food, but curry is undoubtedly another. The country is rich in diverse curries, made with various vegetables, meats, and spices. When you think of rice and curry, you likely picture a full plate of rice, spicy meat curry, dhal curry, papadum (crispy deep-fried crackers), mallum (a green salad), and a deep-fried red chili for an extra kick. Sri Lankan curries range from the mild kiri hodi and dhal curry to the fiery chicken curry that’s a favorite among many. From lunu miris (spicy onion sambol) and pol sambol (coconut sambol) to maalu ambulthiyal (sour fish curry), the variety of Sri Lankan curries and sambols is endless and a must-try for anyone visiting the island. And remember, rice isn’t the only thing to enjoy with curry! Sri Lankan cuisine also offers unique dishes like indi appa (string hoppers), appa (hoppers), pittu, and roti, all of which pair wonderfully with the different curries and sambols.
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One of the reasons Sri Lanka is a top destination for travelers and food enthusiasts alike is its multicultural nature. Sri Lankancuisine is a fusion of flavors from the various cultures within the country. Each ethnic community contributes its own unique dishes to the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan food. The Sinhalese community is known for dishes like kiribath (milk rice) and a variety of festive sweets such as kavum, kokis, and aluwa. The Tamil community offers mouth-watering foods like dosai, idly, vadai, and murukku, along with sweets like kesari, jalebi, and laddoo. The Sri LankanMuslim community brings flavors like faluda, biryani, and wattalapam, while the Burgher community is famous for lamprais, rich cake, and Sri Lankan-style crepes stuffed with pani pol (shredded coconut with honey), perfect for enjoying with your evening tea.
No discussion of Sri Lankan cuisine would be complete without mentioning street food. Kottu is arguably the most iconic of Sri Lankan street foods. Made from shredded gothamba roti, vegetables, meat, and a generous serving of spicy curry, kottu is the ultimate comfort food and a must-try. Many Sri Lankan youths enjoy a plate of creamy cheese kottu after a night out. Walking down any road in Sri Lanka, you're bound to spot carts or display cases filled with colorful fruity drinks, isso wadei (prawn fritters), samosas, achcharu (pickled fruits), manioc chips, and more, all tempting you to indulge. Another vital aspect of Sri Lankan cuisine is "short eats," which includes patties, cutlets, Chinese rolls, maalu paan (fish buns), and various pastries—perfect for a quick snack with tea or a grab-and-go breakfast.
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