Rice & Curry : Sri Lankan Home Cooking by Susan Now

A New York Times Notable cookbook-now updated with newrecipes, photographs and notes on Sri Lankan culture and cuisine!"A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition aboutwhich egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, andeasy-to-follow recipes." -Anthony Bourdain (on the first edition)S.H. Fernando takes readers on an unforgettable culinary journeythrough Sri Lanka, where a typical meal is simply referred to as "rice &curry." Demystifying ingredients, spices and flavors to prove that Sri LankanFood is a healthy option, Fernando gives us the best of generations of folkcooking traditions as well as time-saving tips and menu suggestions for themodern cook. This new edition has been revised and updated with over 100easy-to-follow recipes; an introduction to Sri Lanka's history, culture, andcuisine; a detailed up-to-date travel section with for visitors; acomprehensive spice guide, sidebars on ingredients, techniques and notableaspects of Sri Lanka's cuisine, and stunning color photos throughout. Sample recipes:????????RoastedCurry Powder????????SpicyLentil Fritters?(Masala Vadai)????????DuckCurry with Arrack?(Thara Curry)????????Hoppers?(Appa)????????LambBiryani????????Leela'sChilaw Crab Curry?(Kakuluwo Curry)????????ChiliSambol?(Katta Sambol)????????MangoCurry?(Amba Curry)????????Shymala'sCoconut Custard Pudding?(Wattalampan)
Binding: Paperback / softback