5. Pol sambol
You might start wishing this little side dish accompanied your every meal. The good thing is that it’s served as a garnish for many meals and often accompanies rice and curry. Coconut, chilli, and lime are mixed together and chopped to prepare a fluffy, spicy, tangy snack that basically goes on top of anything. Pol sambol is a celebration of simplicity: it's made of simple ingredients, is simple to make, and the taste is simply drool-worthy.
6. Dhal (Parippu)
Sri Lanka’s most common curry, dhal, is a spicy lentil curry you'll find literally everywhere. Delicate, sometimes soupy or creamy, richly spiced and often fiery, dhal is more than food; it’s a dish that soothes the soul. One of the best ways of eating it is for breakfast, when a piping hot bowl will be served with some type of bread. Dip the bread into the golden yellow mixture of goodness, and savour the taste as it slowly leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy.
7. Young jackfruit Curry (polos)
I was unsure what to expect the first time I had jackfruit curry. A versatile food, jackfruit is delicious when eaten fresh, and equally so when cooked. It also makes a great meat-replacement: when cooked, its texture is similar to braised meat. You’ll commonly find jackfruit curry as a side dish in Sri Lanka.
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