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Sri Lankan Ghee Rice & Crispy Chicken

Cultural Context

Ghee rice, a staple in Sri Lankan cuisine, is often served at festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish highlights the use of aromatic spices and ghee, which adds richness and flavor. Crispy fried chicken complements the rice, creating a beloved meal that showcases the island's culinary heritage. Today, variations of ghee rice can be found across South Asia, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh milk
1 lb chicken
4 cups water
2 pandan leaves
4 cloves
4 cardamom pods
4 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion
10 curry leaves
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 cup green peas
1/2 cup peanuts
3 cups rice

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

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

1

Add salt, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder to a bowl and mix well.

2

Chop garlic and ginger, then add to the mixture.

3

Add some vinegar and fresh milk to the chicken and marinate for 2 hours.

4

Prepare rice by adding water, pandan leaves, salt, turmeric powder, cloves, and cardamom.

5

Heat a pan and add ghee.

6

Add sliced onions and curry leaves to the pan.

7

Add chopped ginger and garlic to the pan.

8

Add green peas and peanuts to the mixture.

9

Add the prepared rice to the mixture and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

large potfrying pancutting boardknifemeasuring cupsmixing bowls

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Ghee Rice with Fried Chicken

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