The writer advises readers if you haven' tried Sri Lankan cuisine, I'd definitely recommend it. It's delicious, complex, and showcases unique, lip-smacking spices.

Sri Lankan condiments are particularly tasty, she further said.

Lamprais, influenced by Dutch culinary tradition, is a shining example of how Sri Lankan food combines various influences from around the world, she explains. Sri Lanka was a major trading hub due to the colonial presence there in the 15th and 16th centuries. Traders melded native spices and cooking techniques, resulting in modern-day Sri Lankan cuisine.

For newbies, a native Sri Lankan in the US suggests ordering the kotthu roti. “This is a signature dish, and everybody likes it,” he said. It's billed as a “road-side specialty” prepared from doughy pancakes shredded and stir-fried with vegetables, onions, eggs and a choice of chicken or beef. If you are a fan of fried-rice, this will be your new obsession, he adds.

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