Sri Lanka: The Cookbook

Sri Lanka: The Cookbook

$29.99

SKU: 9780711238589

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Discover the delicious, aromatic and vibrant food of Sri Lanka in this beautifully illustrated cookbook with 100 sumptuous recipes.

Feather-light hoppers, fiery sambols, subtly spiced curries and unique ‘vada’ (fried snacks) come together in this definitive collection of Sri Lanka’s most authentic and exciting recipes.

As Sri Lanka is being rediscovered a travel destination, its varied cuisine is also under the spotlight. As well as absorbing influences from India, the Middle East, Far East Asia and myriad European invaders, the small island also has strong Singhalese and Tamil cooking traditions and this cookbook brings these styles together to showcase the best of the country’s culinary heritage.

These healthy and wholseome recipes draw on the strong traditions of the island, with quick recipes for light lunches, larger meals to share with family and friends, as well as mouth-watering desserts for those with a sweet tooth.​

Dig into 100 recipes that celebrate the island’s wonderful ingredients, from okra and jackfruit to coconut and chillies, and explore its culture through stunning original travel photography of the country, its kitchens and its people.This colourful, exotic cookbook introduces homecooks to the vibrant, exciting and authentic food of Sri Lanka. Bold and  bright, the book covers 100 authentic recipes from the island and surrounding region, including hoppers, curries, street food and more. It will also original photography of the country, its kitchens and its people.

Husband and wife duo Prakash and Niranjala ran award-winning Sri Lankan restaurant Elephant Walk for eight years in Hampstead, London. They are now cookery teachers running workshops and supper clubs under the name Coconut Kitchens.

“As well as 100 recipes, the standout photography celebrates the island’s history, culture and people. This book offers a culinary adventure that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own kitchen.”
 —Waitrose Food

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Dimensions 1 × 8.375 × 10 in
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