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Milk Rice Recipe
(Kiri Bath)
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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 |
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2
cups
3
cups
2
cups
2
teaspoons
1
stick
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Short grain white rice
Water
Thick coconut milk
Salt
Cinnamon, optional
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Method :
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Put rice and
water into a pan and bring to the boil.
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Cover and cook
for 15 minutes.
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Add coconut
milk, salt and cinnamon.
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Stir well with
handle of a wooden spoon.
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Cover pan and
cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes, when all the milk should be
absorbed.
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Remove
cinnamon, cool slightly, then turn out on to a flat plate.
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Mark off in
diamond shapes and serve with coconut sambol.
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