Lankan Filling Station Sri Lankan Soul, Australian Accent

by Carey, O Tama

• ISBN13: 9781761450969
• ISBN10: 1761450964
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-10-28
• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Summary

In Lankan Filling Station, O Tama Carey continues the journey from her acclaimed debut Lanka Food, presenting a vibrant, playful collection of Sri Lankan-inspired dishes that blend tradition with modern creativity. The book showcases the unique and inventive flavors of Lankan Filling Station, featuring recipes such as crab curry jaffles, white pepper brisket biryani, and devilled chicken livers. With dishes ranging from spiced jaggery tarts and beetroot pickle rotis to hopper pizzas and caramelised chilli popcorn, this cookbook celebrates the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine while embracing bold, fun twists that make each dish a delight.

Building on her deep-rooted knowledge of Sri Lankan culinary traditions, Carey invites readers to explore her diverse and imaginative creations. Each recipe reflects her passion for flavor and her commitment to making food both delicious and enjoyable. From breakfast staples like kade paan and milk buns to an array of short eats, pies, and curries, Lankan Filling offers a fresh perspective on Lankan cooking, blending authentic ingredients with innovative approaches. This book is a testament to the joy of cooking and eating, providing a delicious exploration of Sri Lankan-inspired flavours through O Tama's unique lens.

Author Biography

O Tama Carey first learned to cook the food of her Sri Lankan heritage at her mother and grandmother's side – but began her cooking career quite by accident after landing a job in a restaurant kitchen in London’s Notting Hill. Since then she has cooked French at Bistro Moncur, Chinese at Billy Kwong and Italian, of sorts, at Berta where she was head chef. In 2018 she opened Lankan Filling Station, her first solo venture in Sydney’s inner-city Darlinghurst. It’s here that she spends most of her time pounding spices, working the floor and communicating the flavours of her Sri Lankan heritage. Food editor and regular columnist for The Saturday Paper, outside the restaurant, her interests include bee keeping, salumi making, writing and teaching.