Sri Lankan cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine is the traditional food of the Sri Lankan people. It is known for its particular flavors, which include a blend of different spices, herbs, and other seasonings. Sri Lankan cuisine also includes a variety of dishes that are unique to the country.

History

The history of Sri Lankan cuisine dates back to the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, the Vedda people. The Vedda people's diet consisted mainly of game meat, wild fruits, and honey. With the arrival of the Sinhalese and Tamil people, the cuisine evolved to include rice, which is now a staple food in Sri Lanka.

Ingredients

The main ingredients used in Sri Lankan cuisine are rice, coconut, and spices. The use of spices is what gives Sri Lankan dishes their unique flavor. Some of the most commonly used spices include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg.

Dishes

There are many traditional dishes in Sri Lankan cuisine. Some of the most popular include:

• Rice and curry - This is a staple dish in Sri Lanka. It consists of rice served with a variety of curries.
• Hoppers - These are a type of pancake made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk.
• Kottu - This is a street food dish made from roti, vegetables, and meat.
• Lamprais - This is a Dutch Burgher-influenced dish, which consists of rice, meat, and sambol chili sauce wrapped in a banana leaf and baked.

Beverages

Traditional Sri Lankan beverages include tea, coffee, and arrack. Tea is the most popular beverage and is often served with milk and sugar.

See also

• Cuisine of India
• Cuisine of the Maldives
• Cuisine of Malaysia

References

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  Sri Lankan Rice and Curry
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  Kiribath
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  Food at Unawatuna Rice and Prawns
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  Pol Sambola
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  Appam served with Coconut Milk
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  Lamprais
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  Nasigroni Rice
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  Konda Kavum
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  Kokis
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  Kalu Dodol
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  Sri Lankan Swiss Roll
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  Sri Lankan Snacks