Shellfish-Free Feasting: Your Safe Sri Lankan Dining Guide

Sri Lankan cuisine dazzles with vibrant curries, fragrant rice, and tropical flair—but for shellfish allergy sufferers, hidden prawns and crab paste can turn a feast into fear. Navigating menus becomes effortless with the mm food app, your digital ally for worry-free dining. Here's how to savor Ceylon’s flavors safely:

Why Shellfish Lurks in Sri Lankan Dishes

Traditional recipes often use mallung (shredded greens) with dried shrimp, while fish or prawn stocks deepen curries and sambols. Cross-contamination risks also exist in bustling kitchens.

How mm food Empowers Your Meal

1. Instant Translation: Snap or upload any menu—whether in Sinhala, Tamil, or handwritten script—to view it in your language.
2. Smart Allergy Screening: Set 'Shellfish-Free' in your dietary profile. Our AI cross-checks dishes against your restrictions instantly.
3. Confident Ordering: Get clear 'safe' flags on options like:
   • Hoppers (coconut milk pancakes)
   • Dhal Curry (lentils with spices)
   • Jackfruit Curry (young jackfruit simmered in coconut)
   • Pol Sambol (coconut condiment — confirm no dried shrimp)

Pro Tips for Extra Safety

• Ask About Fats: Some restaurants use shrimp oil to fry snacks. Use the app to translate a query like, "Is this fried in shrimp-free oil?"
• Beware of Buffets: Even safe dishes risk contamination from shared utensils.
• Combine Tools: Use mm food’s alerts to start the conversation with staff for fuller assurance.

Celebrate bold flavors without fear—mm food turns culinary adventure into pure joy, one secure bite at a time.