Traditional Ambul Thiyal clay pot cooking class near Sinharaja
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Yes, many of the eco lodges in Deniyaya partner with local village women to teach this. True Ambul Thiyal must be cooked in an unglazed clay pot using Goraka fruit to give it that distinct sour, black crust. It was historically a method of preserving fish for long journeys before refrigeration. Ask your lodge to book a session with the village cooperative.
Yes, you can buy dried Goraka paste in almost any local supermarket or wet market. It travels very well.
If you love Ambul Thiyal, try taking a portion of it on your hike into the rainforest. It does not spoil easily in the heat, which makes it the ultimate hiking food.
Can confirm, this is the best fish dish on the island. The heavy black pepper and sour goraka combo is mind blowing.
Is Goraka available to buy in the markets to take home. I would love to try making this back in the US.
The secret is layering the bottom of the clay pot with banana leaves so the fish does not burn while the water boils away completely.
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