Sri Lankan Street Food

Sri Lanka has a very rich street food culture. Visiting Sri Lanka and avoiding street food would be similar to not adding sugar to coffee.

String Hoppers

String hoppers make up an important part of a Sri Lankan breakfast. It is prepared from steamed rice noodles molded into flat spirals. They are usually served with Dhal, coconut sambol, and other curries.

Plain/Egg Hoppers

Egg hoppers are prepared by starting out with a light pancake batter to which coconut milk is added. While some people prefer them plain, it is also common to toss a fried egg in the middle while the mixture is cooking (Egg Hoppers). They are prepared in mini woks which makes them crispy around the edges while maintaining a soft core in the center. They are served with coconut sambol, chili sauce, chutney or with other curries.

Pani Pol (Coconut Pancakes)

Pani Pol refers to sweet coconut pancakes. This delicious dessert is made from a palm treacle base and stuffed with fresh coconut and sugar.

Samosa

Samosas are made by frying up flatbread stuffed with a mixture of vegetables and spices. The triangle shaped treats make for a wonderful quick bite while you are on the run, or they can be served as a sumptuous addition to a creamy curry. the tasty samosas tend to be really spicy.

Isso Vadei (Prawn Vadei)

Spicy lentil cakes that have prawns either mixed in or balanced on top.

Finally my favourite:

Kottu (Koththu Rotti/Kothu Roti)

Kottu is one of the, if not the most loved Sri Lankan street food. Consisting of a perfect balance of flavours it’s hard to to marvel at this mouth-watering cuisine. The dish is made from Godhamba roti, vegetables, egg, spices and meat if desired. With its creamy textures and diverse seasoning, Kottu represents a novel and truly rewarding experience for your taste buds and will keep you wanting more.

Don’t forget to try them all when you are in Sri Lanka.