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Kalu Dodol
A small, brown square made from coconut milk, jaggery (palm sugar) -
dotted with bits of cashews. Stiff and gelatinous, this
confection wasn't particularly sweet or rich. For me, this came
as a disappointment after having rich Indian desserts such as Gulab
Jamon and Halava...!
Would I
try again? No.
Where
I
found it: Sigiri
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Kiri
Peni (Yogurt and Treacle)
Curd (traditionally buffalo), topped with
palm syrup. It's nice -
the sour tartness of plain yogurt, with a type of honey and water
poured over the top. And at least the yogurt is pretty healthy....
Would I try again?
Yes, but no rush.
Where
I
found it: New Sunshine
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Pol-Toffee
A colorful, pink confectionary made from sugar and coconut. This
one was nice - though already a familiar taste for anyone who knows the
breadth of southeast asian cuisine....
Would I
try again? No rush, but someday.
Where
I
found it: Sigiri
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Thalaguli
Wrapped up in taffy paper - a small, cylindrical chew covered in sesame
seeds. Mildly sweet, but nothing to write
home about. (Sorry, Sigiri! I love your stuff, but the
desserts aren't the highlight. The mango cordial--on the other
hand....serious yum...)
Would I
try again? No.
Where
I
found it: Sigiri
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Walithlapa
I found nothing on this in
Yahoo or Google, just a spelling from the lady at New Sunshine. These are
sweets that look like Rice Krispy Squares - same color, but they're slightly heavier and moister, with
chewy little nuggets of something in them interspersed
throughout. At $1.00 a pop, I don't regret the taste.
Would I try again?
Yes, but I'm not in hurry.
Where
I
found it: New Sunshine
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Wattalapam
Originally Malaysian in origin (so I read), Wattalapam is a sweet
that's got a pumpkin pie type texture - a mixture of coconut milk, palm
sugar, eggs, cloves and nutmeg. Yummy, although not over the top
different.
Would I try again?
No, it's not exotic enough for me.
Where
I
found it: New Sunshine
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