Weligana - Recipes from Sri Lanka

From the publisher --- Sri Lankan food is vibrant, fresh, light and delicious - a lively and colourful combination of spices, flavours and textures. Perfect for sharing and celebrating, now you can recreate it in your own kitchen with this unique collection of easy-to-use, innovative recipes inspired by the island. In this, her first cookbook, chef Emily Dobbs shares her favourite Sri Lankan-inspired recipes for every meal and season, including chapters on breakfast (such as crispy egg hopper 'pancakes') short eats (think traditional street food like vadai and mutton rolls) and a large selection of meat, fish, fruit and vegetable curries and their accompaniments. You'll also find traditional and original puddings to finish off your meal (such as banana tarte tatin and papaya cake), tips on how to make your own curry using typical Sri Lankan ingredients, and stunning photography.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This is a beautiful little book with so many recipes that I am going to make ... in fact, the banan tarte tatin is on the menu this weekend at my house. What I love about this chef is her writing style and her honesty. She lays it all out about the beauty and need of mise en place and not being afraid of substitutions - this is a chef whose kitchen I would love to eat in. Stunning photos make it even better --- a great gift idea for anyone who likes Asian Cuisine.