A rather large Mullet freshly line caught and grilled to perfection, writes Rachelle.
I don't think I've ever tasted a fish so meaty and sweet? And so simple. Served with tasty relishes of sliced red onion, wedges of lime and mango chutney. I'm not sure if we were meant to practise the Sri Lankan way of eating, by mooshing everything together, but it definitely worked. Salty,sweet, fishy goodness.
Accompanied by the standard coleslaw and french fries (really not sure why this is offered with every meal), it's quite boring but also fits the bill for this meal in particular. Did I mention that it was only one side of the fish? Washed down with a shared Lion lager and a Ginger Beer to burn your nose hairs, a lovely meal in general.
Bill for two, including sauce: 1600LKR (£8.70, AU16, US14)
Seven days in and we're a little unsure about Sri Lankan cuisine. All words written suggest a unique and exciting cuisine but it's been quite bland and rather Westernised (even though we're not really on the tourist trail).
The Rice and Curries have been delicious, although pared back on the heat for us westerners, I fear some of the taste has also been reduced. We're determined to search out the quick eats which are generally roadside snacks - and I need that Chai!
