The Food of Sri Lanka – Authentic Recipes from the Isle of Gems – A Book Review

Sri Lanka has a lot of secrets to be discovered and the secret that most people are interested in are the assorted Sri Lankan recipes that they would like to get a hold of. The book entitled: The Food of Sri Lanka: Authentic Recipes from the Isle of Gems is one of the few books available in book stores and online book companies that is a must read for cooks interested in exploring tasty Sri Lankan meals.

The writers of this book have journeyed to Sri Lanka and focused their exploration on the top 60 Sri Lankan recipes which they would share to the readers of The Food of Sri Lanka: Authentic Recipes from the Isle of Gems. The recipes found in the book are very easy to follow. Some of the recipes found in the said material are: mango curry, String Hoppers (the Sri Lankan favorite) green prawn curry, coconut toffee, and many more.

The book, aside from its simple and user friendly format, also indicates the time it would take to prepare the meal and one of the best things The Food of Sri Lanka: Authentic Recipes from the Isle of Gems boasts of is the “ingredients glossary” page that gives an overview of the different ingredients used as well as the history of the recipes found in the book. The book also contained photos that will really attract the readers to try cooking the various Sri Lankan meals.

The book: The Food of Sri Lanka: Authentic Recipes from the Isle of Gems is definitely a tribute to Sri Lanka’s 2500 years of existence with rich tasting meals that could lure just about anybody.