Pairing Kottu Roti correctly — a note on ginger beer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Kottu Roti. I ordered it with ginger beer and the fiery and aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Ceylon cinnamon in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Maldive fish is a uniquely Sri Lankan ingredient with no close equivalent elsewhere. The a hill country tea estate restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Kottu Roti with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.