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Asia · South Asia

Sri Lanka at the table.

Coconut, curry leaves, rice, fish, and a bright, roasted spice profile give Sri Lankan food a distinctive island character.

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A single meal may include several small curries, each bringing its own texture and heat.

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Essential ingredients

  • Coconut
  • Curry leaves
  • Maldive fish

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Dishes to know

  • Rice and curry
  • Hoppers
  • Kottu roti

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