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Cooking Basics Recipes
Tempering, toasting spices, blooming curry leaves: the small techniques every Sri Lankan dish is built on.
Start with the Basics
Cooking Basics isn't a recipe collection. It's the foundation that makes every Sri Lankan dish work. From tempering spices and toasting curry powder to balancing heat and sourness, these guides teach the techniques behind the recipes.
Before You Start Cooking
The technique behind this collection is in Sri Lankan cooking for complete beginners. You may also want building a Sri Lankan pantry from scratch or Sri Lankan kitchen tools and what you already own.
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