No matter if in a city or in a small town, there will be bakeries and street carts selling short eats everywhere in Sri Lanka. These are savory, and very often, spicy baked snacks that take away hunger pangs at any time of day without making a dent in your wallet.
If you’re looking for a snack, be on the lookout for metal and glass boxes filled to the brim with all sorts of short eats in markets and on sidewalks.
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Cutlets
Cutlets come in either round or oval shapes. They are traditionally made with fish but can be vegetarian as well. The main ingredient that keeps the cutlet’s shape is potato mash mixed with spices and the desired protein.
Inexpensive fish cutlets will use canned mackerel, while the more expensive kind will use canned tuna. The little balls or ovals are molded by hand, then breaded and fried. They are very popular at parties and when drinking alcohol. Another popular variation is the mutton cutlet.
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Fish Rolls
Fish rolls or Chinese rolls are one of the finger foods available in Sri Lanka. It’s so simple to make. The advantage is you can make a larger batch and freeze them for future use. But… remember to thaw them completely before frying them. If not that can split in oil.
Instead of fish, you can add any filling. If you like this in the oven more than deep frying, add a bit more butter (Doubling the amount of butter in the batter) into it. The other way is crumbing the rolls with panko crumbs and spraying oil well before baking. Don’t expect the same results as frying, but it is much healthier.
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Uludu Wadei
Ulundu vadai (in Tamil) or medu vada is certainly reminiscent of the American donut with its round shape and hole in the center, but it is completely different whether by the texture or flavor. Ulundu vadai are savory donuts! Etymologically, the term vada designates spheres of 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Ulundu vadai is part of the culinary tradition of the Tamil people of southern India and Sri Lanka. This dish appeared in the city of Maddur in the state of Karnataka. This street food snack was made popular by Mumbai restaurants.
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Savory Kokis
Every culture has its specialty of foods for the festive season. Sinhalese usually make traditional Kavun, Kokis, and Deep Fried Sweet Meat. Savoury Kokis usually considered a tea time snack is great for the festival seasons too. These savoury Kokis taste delicious with a cup of masala tea.
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Sri Lankan Fish Patty
There’s a reason why Sri Lankan Fish Patties (Fish Empanadas) are legendary. A slightly spicy, savory, scrumptious filling encased in a flaky and buttery crust, these fish pastries are PERFECT for game-day snacking, for breakfast or tea-time snacking, or for entertaining.
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