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කිරිබත් | How to Make Traditional Sri Lankan Milk Rice | Easy Kiribath Recipe with Coconut Milk

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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 rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt

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

1

Measure the rice, coconut milk, and salt according to the desired ratios.

2

Combine the rice, coconut milk, and salt in a pot.

3

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

4

Once the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened, remove from heat.

5

Serve the Kiribath with accompaniments like lunumiris and seeni sambol.

Equipment Needed

potsaucepan

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

coconut

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