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Practical guides to Sri Lankan food, cooking, and Hikkaduwa for curious travellers.

Sri Lankan Cooking Class in Hikkaduwa: What to Expect

What happens in a private Sri Lankan cooking class in Hikkaduwa: the garden kitchen, the dishes, complimentary hotel pickup, price and how to book.

From rice and curry to hoppers, pol roti, sambol and watalappan, here are 12 traditional Sri Lankan foods to try on your trip.

Looking for things to do in Hikkaduwa besides the beach? Try food, a cooking class, spices, markets and slower local experiences.

Learn how cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, curry leaves and pepper shape Sri Lankan cooking, and how to recognise their flavours.

Is a Sri Lankan cooking class worth your time and money? Here is an honest look at the benefits, cost, duration and who will enjoy it most.

What makes Sri Lankan rice and curry special? Explore dhal, vegetable curries, sambol, mallung, coconut milk and how the dishes work together.