Five Vegetarian food in Srilanka you must opt for!
First thing to note is that compared to the rest of South East Asia, Sri Lanka isn’t cheap – budget accommodation prices have rocketed over the past few years but standards haven’t really followed, meaning that when trying to travel on a budget, you don’t really get a lot of bang for your buck.
Travelling as a vegetarian can be like a treasure hunt at times. It is a joy to see more than a few choices on the menu or the buffet spread.
So get your taste buds ready as here are a few of our top picks of must-try dishes while in Sri Lanka.
Coconut Sambol
Coconut Sambol is said to be the most Popular Food in Sri Lanka. Coconut sambol is a traditional Sri Lankan condiment prepared with freshly grated coconut, chilli pepper and red onion.
Gotu Kola Sambol
Gotu Kola is well known for its medicinal qualities over culinary usage. Gotu kola sambola is a traditional Sri Lankan dish which goes nicely with rice & curry dishes.
Lunu Miris
Lunu miris sambol is mostly a must to an everyday meal. Lunu miris is a spicy sauce, also known as a sambol paste, from Sri Lanka that is made from red onion, chilli powder, crushed red pepper, smoked and dried Maldives fish.
String Hoppers
String Hoppers also are known as Idiyappam is a traditional Tamil, Kerala, Kodava, Tulu and Sri Lankan food consisting of rice flour pressed into noodle form and then steamed. The dish is yummy and something which could bring waters in your mouth.
Kurakkan Pittu
One of the famous dishes of Srilanka, Kurakkan Pittu was also known as Ragi is healthier and tasty in nature. Kurakkan, also known as ragi, is a type of millet that is gluten-free and diabetic friendly. Kurakkan has distinctive taste when eating curry.
