What are the must try dishes for foodies visiting Jaffna?

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Felix DE.1580 rep1

I am heading to Northern Sri Lanka and want to know how the food differs from the south. What are the signature dishes I should look for in local markets.

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Jaffna cuisine is distinct for its use of palmyra and unique spice blends. You must try the Jaffna Crab Curry which is famous for its fiery black pepper and drumstick leaf base. Odiyal Kool is a traditional seafood soup thickened with palmyra root flour that is incredibly nutritious. For dessert, look for Rio Ice Cream which is a local institution, and try the sweet jaggery cakes made from palmyra sap.

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