Product Overview

• Book Title: Weligama: Recipes from Sri Lanka
• Author: Emily Dobbs
• Language: English

'As enticing as a soft breeze through Galle, and equally delectable, Weligama
is spice-scented, evocative and the perfect introduction to Sri Lankan
Cooking.'- Tom Parker Bowles'Emily is one of the best cooks I know and Sri
Lanka is one of my favourite countries - so this is a mind blowing
combination.' - Meera Sodha, author of Made in India'This book has all the
brightness and vibrancy of the author, with recipes for dishes that whet the
appetite mightily. An urgent need to visit Sri Lanka is inevitable after
reading this book.'- Jeremy Lee, Quo Vadis'The food of Ceylon so deserves to
be better known and - as Emily says of the hopper she introduced to the
streets of London with great acclaim - it's nice!' - Darina Allen, Ballymaloe
Cookery School'Emily is a wonder and gets to the heart and soul of Sri Lankan
food. Reading her beautiful, delicious recipes I feel desperate to start
cooking!' - Margot HendersonSri Lankan food is vibrant, fresh, light and
delicious - a lively and colourful combination of spices, flavours and
textures. Perfect for sharing and celebrating, now you can recreate it in your
own kitchen with this unique collection of easy-to-use, innovative recipes
inspired by the island. In this, her first cookbook, chef Emily Dobbs shares
her favourite Sri Lankan-inspired recipes for every meal and season, including
chapters on breakfast (such as crispy egg hopper 'pancakes') short eats (think
traditional street food like vadai and mutton rolls) and a large selection of
meat, fish, fruit and vegetable curries and their accompaniments. You'll also
find traditional and original puddings to finish off your meal (such as banana
tarte tatin and papaya cake), tips on how to make your own curry using typical
Sri Lankan ingredients, and stunning photography. Read more