Roshi’s Devilled Prawns

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr

Appears in
Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

  • About

In Sri Lankan cuisine, a ‘devilled’ dish refers to a style of preparation where the ingredients, often including meat or seafood, are cooked in a spicy and tangy sauce. The term ‘devilled’ indicates a fiery and robust flavour profile, characteristic of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Devilled dishes are known for their bold and vibrant flavours, with a balance of heat from the chillies and a tanginess from the vinegar or lime juice. The sauce typically coats the main ingredient, whether prawns,