Kottu Roti
Kottu Roti is the Sri Lankan street food favored by locals as well as visitors. The main ingredient is roti, which is cut up into small bits. Apart from roti, other ingredients added are usually onions, leek, cabbage, eggs and sometimes chicken, mutton, beef and the more modern version, with cheese.
Egg Hoppers
There is no way you can leave the country without having tasted an authentic Sri Lankan breakfast. Hoppers are a Sri Lankan version of thin pancakes but with crispy edges. They’re shaped like a bowl and are made from fermented rice flour, coconut milk & coconut water. The batter is then fried in a very small wok and swirled around to cover the sides of the pan.
Dhal Curry
The Sri Lankan-style Dhal curry bears strong similarities to its Indian counterpart, however many are convinced that this take on the popular dish is superior. The dish consists of fresh coconuts, spices and chillis, making it not only incredibly tasty but also healthy as it is packed with protein and fiber. Dhal curry can be served at all times of the day and accompanies numerous dishes in the country.
Coconut Sambol
Coconut Sambol which can also be called fresh coconut relish, is a simple blend of finely grated coconut, red onions, dried whole chilies, lime juice & salt. It is perfect to eat with absolutely anything. Bread, roti, rice, on curry, egg hoppers or even by itself.
Sour Fish Curry
There are a lot of different deviled dishes in Sri Lanka. This fish was deep fried and smothered in a lovely sweet and sour sauce and lightly fried again with red onions and banana peppers. It was excellent with fried rice and a flatbread paratha on the side.
Buffalo Curd
Buffalo Curd, another iconic local food is often served for breakfast, but also as a snack or dessert. It is a very thick, yogurt-like concoction made from the milk of a water buffalo and is sold throughout Sri Lanka in disposable pottery. Try it with treacle, a syrup similar to that of maple syrup crossed with the consistency of honey or alongside a fresh fruit salad. It was the closest thing to Greek Yoghurt we could find and it tasted somewhat similar.