{"id":1264,"date":"2015-08-14T12:28:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T04:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2025-08-18T23:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:16:07","slug":"breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakfast in Sri Lanka: What to Eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Are you the sort of traveller who believes that when you&#8217;re &#8220;in Rome, do as the Romans do?&#8221; When it comes to food, it means\u00a0dining at places where the locals eat, and eating your way through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/must-try-foods-in-sri-lanka-13-dishes-not-to-be-missed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a list of must-try foods<\/a> in the country. When in Sri Lanka, eating as the locals do means\u00a0that your days will start off on a fiery note, and your tastebuds will be tantalised by an eclectic mix of spicy, tangy, sweet and savoury flavours&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sri-Lanka-Pittu.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Pittu\" class=\"wp-image-1277\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Pittu\" >Pittu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Hoppers\" >Hoppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#String_Hoppers\" >String Hoppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Roti\" >Roti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Buffalo_Curd\" >Buffalo Curd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Kiribath\" >Kiribath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Kola_Kenda\" >Kola Kenda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/breakfast-in-sri-lanka-what-to-eat\/#Fruit_Platter\" >Fruit Platter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pittu\"><\/span>Pittu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dip these cylindrical treats into curry or rich coconut milk, and let the gravy soften the texture of the rolls before consuming them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoppers\"><\/span>Hoppers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ooh <strong>hoppers<\/strong>! A fond favourite among locals and travellers alike, this circular dish has a crispy outer crust and a thick center with a chewy, spongy texture. To indulge in this treat, shred the hoppers into smaller pieces, mix them up with a variety of relishes or curries and pop a fiery portion into your mouth. For a heartier meal, try egg hoppers, where an egg is broken into the center of the hoppers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sri-Lanka-Breakfast-String-Hoppers.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Breakfast String Hoppers\" class=\"wp-image-1273\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"String_Hoppers\"><\/span>String Hoppers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as <em>idi appa<\/em>, this local dish is made from a batter of rice flour and water. The batter is then squeezed onto wicker mats through a mould, producing a mass of stringy treats with a delicate bite. <strong>String hoppers<\/strong> are best savoured with a fiery coconut sambol or coconut milk gravy, but are also consumed with a diversity of meat and vegetable curries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roti\"><\/span>Roti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wheat flour, mixed with a variety of ingredients such as grated coconut, onions and chillies are shaped into small rounds before being cooked on a heavy skillet. Soft and tender, with the coconut adding a bite to the texture and the chilies brining a fiery touch to the taste, <strong>rotis<\/strong>&nbsp;are the perfect accompaniment to curries and sambols.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sri-Lanka-Buffalo-Curd.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Buffalo Curd\" class=\"wp-image-1272\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buffalo_Curd\"><\/span>Buffalo Curd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A versatile treat that serves well as a breakfast, snack or dessert, the <strong>buffalo curd<\/strong> boasts a thick and creamy consistency, and is made from the milk of the water buffalo. It is eaten along with a sweet syrup, a sap extracted from the kithul palm tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiribath\"><\/span>Kiribath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These diamond-shaped cakes are made from boiling rice in creamy coconut milk. A festive treat that symbolises joy, it is often consumed during celebrations and auspicious occasions. You can choose to have it spicy or sweet, so bring some heat to your palate by consuming it with a selection of spicy relishes, or have it as a dessert with jaggery or bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Sri-Lanka-Kola-Kenda.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Kola Kenda\" class=\"wp-image-1274\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kola_Kenda\"><\/span>Kola Kenda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is that a thick smoothie, or a veggie healthy soup? Well, no &#8211; this popular herbal rice porridge is a thick broth made with rice, coconut milk and herbal leaves, and usually consumed with jaggery. A wholesome treat perfect for individuals who wish to start their day on a salubrious note, the <strong>kola kenda<\/strong> can be found at roadside stalls lining the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Platter\"><\/span>Fruit Platter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laden with vitamins and fibre, a <strong>fresh fruit platter<\/strong> is likely to be the breakfast of choice for health junkies keen on starting their days in a wholesome manner. Pineapples, papayas and mangoes fill up the plate, and may be served along with tea or fruit juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> villas in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you the sort of traveller who believes that when you&#8217;re &#8220;in Rome, do as the Romans do?&#8221; When it comes to food, it means\u00a0dining &hellip; <\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_excerpt -->","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":1279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[111],"class_list":["post-1264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fnb","tag-wine-and-dine","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1264"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4836,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1264\/revisions\/4836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}