Is Jaffna Crab Curry too spicy for sensitive stomachs?

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Nina Patel7465 rep2
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I am heading to Jaffna and everyone says to eat the crab curry. I love flavor but my stomach cannot handle extreme chili heat. Will I survive?

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Nina Patel7465 rep2

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Authentic Jaffna crab curry is fiercely, unapologetically hot. It uses heavily roasted dark curry powder and lots of black pepper and chili. If you have a sensitive stomach, it might ruin your next day. Ask the restaurant if they can make a mild "tourist" batch, but it won't be the real deal.

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Omar Hassan8410 rep2

Eat it with lots of plain white rice and Pittu to dilute the spice. And drink a glass of fresh cow's milk or King Coconut water immediately afterward to soothe your stomach lining.

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Tharushi Silva13730 rep1

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