Category - Sri Lankan

Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its combinations of herbs, spices, fish, vegetables, rice and fruits. The cuisine is highly centred around many varieties of rice, as well as coconut which is a ubiquitous plant.  Seafood also plays a significant role in the cuisine, be it fresh fish or preserved fish. Sri Lanka was a hub in the historic oceanic silk road. This meant that contact with foreign traders brought new food items and cultural influences in addition to the local traditions. These interactions have helped shape Sri Lankan cuisine. Influences from Indian (particularly South Indian), Indonesian and Dutch cuisines are most evident within its cuisine. The cuisine also shares close ties to other neighbouring South and Southeast Asian cuisines.