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Hidden non vegan ingredients in Sri Lankan food I need to know

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Riya Mehta•3890 rep•2

I am strictly vegan and reading conflicting things on travel blogs Some say all Sri Lankan curries are coconut milk based and naturally vegan others warn of hidden dried fish flakes (umbalakada) ghee on hoppers and dairy in unexpected places What are the deceptive ingredients I should ask about every time and which dishes are guaranteed safe

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Sneaky non vegan ingredients to ask about every time Maldive fish flakes (umbalakada) in pol sambol katta sambol and sometimes parippu Ghee brushed on plain hoppers in some hotels Dried prawn powder in jackfruit curry on the south coast Yoghurt or curd swirled into some dhal preparations Beef tallow rare but exists in some Tamil dishes Guaranteed safe parippu (proper dal) gotu kola sambol (no Maldive fish) kiribath (coconut milk rice) jackfruit polos curry brinjal moju kale mallum cashew curry Just say umbalakada nathi (no Maldive fish) and they understand immediately

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Riya Mehta•3890 rep•2

On Poya days most restaurants serve only vegetarian by tradition great day to explore Many places will mark vegan options specifically

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Erik Lindqvist•4145 rep•2

Good Market Colombo on Saturday and Thursday is heaven Vegan kottu lentil burgers fresh coconut wraps and oat milk lattes Plus organic produce

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Floor de Smet•4475 rep•2

Cafe Chill in Ella Heaven Above in Galle Loft 142 in Colombo and the Owl and the Pussycat in Mirissa are dedicated vegan friendly Worth the detour

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Mahesh A.•6160 rep•1

In hill country Buddhist guesthouses always serve completely vegetarian by default ask for vegan and dairy free curd substitutes are easy because coconut yogurt is now common

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Dr Niluka P.•3700 rep•1

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