Milk Rice Recipe

Milk Rice Recipe

(Kiri Bath)

A simple preparation of rice cooked in coconut milk, it is part of the traditions of the Sinhalese people. It is a must on New Year's Day, and on the first day of each month it is the accepted breakfast dish. It is usually served with hot sambals, but some prefer it with grated palm sugar. If you find it difficult to buy palm sugar, use unrefined black sugar as a substitute.

Ingredients : Serves 4-5

2 cups

3 cups

2 cups

2 teaspoons

1 stick

Short grain white rice

Water

Thick coconut milk

Salt

Cinnamon, optional

Method :
  • Put rice and water into a pan and bring to the boil.

  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

  • Add coconut milk, salt and cinnamon.

  • Stir well with handle of a wooden spoon.

  • Cover pan and cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes, when all the milk should be absorbed.

  • Remove cinnamon, cool slightly, then turn out on to a flat plate.

  • Mark off in diamond shapes and serve with coconut sambol.

 

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