Exploring Sri

Lankan Food

Culture

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Whether you're a big foodie or not, you should try Sri Lankan food at least once in your lifetime. The taste of Sri Lankan food can be strong and mild at the same time. It varies according to the choice of the individual.Sri Lankan food culture is connected to the very core of its culture. The majority of Sri Lankans are farmers, and they grow rice mainly along with the other vegetables. We grow rice in paddy fields, and the people who own paddy fields are considered rich and wealthy.

1. Rice and

Curry

“When it comes to Sri Lankan food culture, I can't start off without mentioning our staple food - rice. Actually, We like to eat rice for all three meals of the day, along with three or four vegetables. It's very healthy and delicious, but sometimes it takes time to prepare a whole meal. So, we go for other substitutes, which I'm going to talk about later.

2. Milk Rice

“This is another one of Sri Lankan cuisine recipes that is very unique, which you won't be able resist! It's a perfect blend of the milky and aromatic taste of coconut milk with fresh rice. No wonder it's my favorite Sri Lankan dish!

We consider this dish an auspicious one, and when we first take the harvest from paddy fields, we prepare it from the very first portion of rice and dedicate it to the gods. As most Sri Lankans are Buddhists, we give the first portion of rice to the temple by preparing milk rice.

3. Coconut

Sambol

“Sambol means salad. The main ingredient of coconut sambol is grated coconut. This dish is a fine mix of coconut, red onion, chili, lime juice, and salt. It is great with plain rice,

bread, roti, or anything else that delights your taste buds! We make it often as it is very easy to make in no time at all!

4. Yellow Coconut Mallum

“The difference between this dish and coconut sambol is the fact that here we use turmeric instead of red chilies (turmeric has antioxidant properties that are great for

skin!). This dish has a sweet aromatic smell from the fine blend of freshly grated coconut and turmeric.

5. Coconut

Rotti

“This can be used as a main meal. Coconut Rotti is made with wheat flour and freshly grated coconut in an earthy pan. We have coconut rotti for breakfast and dinner. It's

very tasty with coconut sambol, or any other side dish you prefer.

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