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Kiribath

Cultural Context

Kiribath, or 'milk rice', is a traditional Sri Lankan dish often served during celebrations and auspicious occasions. Made with rice and coconut milk, it symbolizes prosperity and is commonly enjoyed during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Today, Kiribath is cherished not only in Sri Lanka but also among the Sri Lankan diaspora worldwide, often paired with spicy sambols or curries.

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4 servings
Servings4
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
for garnish banana leaf
as needed cling wrap
for garnish onions
to taste chili flakes
to taste lime juice
for garnish moldy fish chips

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly.

2

Cook the rice fully in water.

3

Add salted coconut milk to the rice and stir continuously over low to medium flame until absorbed.

4

Once it reaches a thick pasty consistency, pour the kiribath into a banana leaf and flatten it using another banana leaf.

5

Optionally, use a tray or dish instead of banana leaves.

6

Wrap cling wrap around your knife for cleaner cuts.

7

Cut the kiribath into diamond or square shapes.

Equipment Needed

potsaucepanserving dish

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

coconut

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