Ceylon Cooking
Staples

Main Sri Lankan staples

You’ll get to cook a selection of traditional staples such as rice, hoppers, rotis, or string hoppers.

Main Sri Lankan Staples

Garden kitchen
White Rice

White Rice

Everyday staple rice, soft and fluffy

Red Rice

Red Rice

Nutty, wholesome traditional red rice

Milk Rice (Kiribath)

Milk Rice (Kiribath)

Coconut milk rice, ceremonial favorite

String Hoppers (Idiyappam)

String Hoppers (Idiyappam)

Steamed rice noodle nests, light and delicate

Hoppers (Appa / Pan Hoppers)

Hoppers (Appa / Pan Hoppers)

Bowl-shaped coconut pancakes, perfect with curry

Egg Hoppers

Egg Hoppers

Hoppers with a soft egg center, savory and filling

Pol Roti (Coconut Roti)

Pol Roti (Coconut Roti)

Flatbread with fresh coconut, lightly crisp

Pittu (Rice & Coconut Mix)

Pittu (Rice & Coconut Mix)

Steamed cylinders of rice flour and coconut

Manioc / Cassava Boiled

Manioc / Cassava Boiled

Soft boiled cassava, a traditional side

Breadfruit Boiled

Breadfruit Boiled

Nutty, starchy breadfruit, boiled to perfection

Thosai (Sri Lankan style Dosa)

Thosai (Sri Lankan style Dosa)

Thin, crispy rice crepes, locally styled

Authentic flavors

Prepared in a family kitchen rooted in tradition.