ලම්ප් රයිස් හදමුද / Lamprais recipe #srilankanfoodrecipes #food #bananaleaf #lampraisrecipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk lowers calories while adding a nutty flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is easier to find and still provides moisture.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: less expensive spice blends

Herbs add flavor with fewer calories.

Prepare the rice by rinsing and soaking it in water for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with salt, turmeric powder, curry powder, and red chili powder for at least 1 hour.

Cook the marinated chicken in a pot with oil, onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, and spices until tender, adding water as needed.

Prepare the ash plantains by deep-frying them until golden brown.

Make the sambol by sautéing onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and spices in coconut oil until soft and golden, then mix in tamarind pulp and sugar.

Fry the brinjals until golden brown, then temper with spices and mix everything together, letting it rest for flavors to meld.

Combine the cooked rice with coconut milk, spices, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Wrap portions of the rice and meat mixture in banana leaves, creating parcels.

Steam the parcels for 30 minutes, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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