Our guests' favourite meal in Sri Lanka.
Our guests’ favourite meal in Sri Lanka?
I think that this is our guests’ favourite meal in Sri Lanka. There are lots of dishes that we prepare for guests at GlenMyu Estate that we hear sounds of delight and praise.
The food is great. It is mainly prepared with the most local fresh ingredients that we can source. As a result, many of our dishes fall within the plant based, vegetarian and vegan categories.Â
What is our guests' favourite meal in Sri Lanka?
Well, I think that it is our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
There are lots of reasons why I think that it our guests’ favourite meal in Sri Lanka.
Some of our guests may disagree, as there are so many meals that Ru and the team create that are delicious.
However, maybe I’m a little biased, as I love our Sri Lankan sharing platter so much that I limit how often I eat it!
Why is it our guests' favourite meal in Sri Lanka.
There are several factors that make our Sri Lankan sharing platter special for our guests.
One of the main reasons is the memory you get from the whole experience.
Normally when we prepare the dishes, Ru’s mother offers a free Sri Lankan cookery demonstration.Â
Ru’s mum has been cooking for so many years that it’s hard to count. Her husband loves her food and that has been one major joy in their relationship. It’s funny when I ask Ru’s father “How was your lunch?” when someone other than his wife was the chef. The normal response is “It’s okay”.Â
This is not the most positive response!Â
In the past when Ru has cooked for him, he has been known to say “Ask your mother how you should cook this”.Â
I have found that there is little tact and diplomacy in Sri Lanka in these matters and straight talking in the norm!
An entertaining afternoon.
Ru’s mums’ Sri Lankan cooking demonstration normally starts around 4.30 p.m.Â
The other staff help out by preparing some of the ingredients including chopping the vegetables, preparing the coconut milk and grinding the kollu.
The cooking demonstration adds to the experience.
By participating in the Sri Lankan cookery demonstration (yes you may get your hands dirty!) it adds to the overall experience.Â
Seeing how your food is prepared and cooked before being delivered to the table appears to add to the flavour of the dishes. I think that guests feel part of the experience.
By the way, the Sri Lankan sharing platter is delicious.
Ru’s mum is really a great Sri Lankan cook. The years of experience come out in the dishes she prepares. Not only are the dishes great tasting, they are also a balanced meal providing you with protein, carbohydrates and vegetables.Â
There is no meat or fish in our Sri Lankan sharing platter unless you want something on the side) and it is enjoyed by both meat and non meat eaters.
The range of flavours and textures in the dishes means that you replay don’t need any meat or fish with this meal.
It is served with either rice or paratha and you will definitely leave the table full!Â
Make your own mind up!
Perhaps you will disagree with me and your favourite meal in Sri Lanka at GlenMyu Estate will differ from mine.
We hope to see you in Sri Lanka and have the opportunity to let us know.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate and enjoy delicious food when you are on holiday.
A stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country and see sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
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