Are the prawn fritters (Isso Vadai) at Galle Face safe to eat?

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Jake Miller470 rep
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I see all these carts selling orange lentil patties with whole prawns pressed into them. They look amazing but sit out in the sun. Are they safe?

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Jake Miller470 rep

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Yes, but the trick is to ask the vendor to re-fry them for you. They usually sit in stacks, but when you order, point to them and ask them to drop them back into the hot oil for a minute. The boiling oil kills any bacteria and makes them super crispy.

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Nuwan P.1580 rep

Go to the carts that have a line of local families waiting. High turnover means fresh food. And definitely get them with the chopped onion and lime juice topping!

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Marc Dubois620 rep

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