Seafood Specialties
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About Seafood Specialties
Sri Lanka’s coastline provides an abundance of fresh seafood, which is central to southern and eastern culinary traditions. Common dishes include crab curry, prawn curry, cuttlefish curry, and spicy fish curries, often flavored with coconut milk, chili, and native spices. Coastal towns like Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Trincomalee, and Negombo offer authentic seafood experiences where freshness and spice combine for a tropical, aromatic feast.
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Cultural Food and Spices
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Sri Lanka
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