Food of Sri Lanka: Authentic Recipes from the Island of Gems [Hardcover]

Douglas Bullis (Author), Wendy Hutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Sri Lanka is one of the least known of the world's great civilizations, dating back over 2,500 years. With its rich ethnic stew-dominant ethnic identities are Singhalese, Tamil, and Muslim-and rich, ancient agriculture, this tear-drop shaped island in the Indian Ocean hides one of the most amazing and little-known cuisines in the world. Here, two noted writers have explored Sri Lanka and returned with 60 extraordinary recipes that capture the breadth and depth of Sri Lankan cuisine. Presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style, and captured in elegant photographs, these recipes include the national favorite, String Hoppers, as well as Green Prawn Curry, Beef Ball Curry, Mango Curry, and Coconut Toffee. With asides on colonial influences on the island and its cuisine, this book also offers a complete chapter on tea. A great book for arm-chair adventurers as well as seasoned cooks, The Food of Sri Lanka delivers an authentic taste of one of the world 's most remarkable lands.

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About the Author

Douglas Bullis, an American freelance writer, has made Sri Lanka his home for the last 12 years.

Wendy Hutton is a freelance food writer who has been living and working in Southeast Asia since 1967. Wendy is a frequent visitor to Sri Lanka and is an expert on the colonial influences on Sri Lankan cuisine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625937609
• ISBN-13: 978-9625937601
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,030,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)