Lamprais
Sri Lankan

Lamprais

A Dutch-influenced dish of rice and curry baked in a banana leaf.

RiceRice
Banana leavesBanana leaves
ChickenChicken
CinnamonCinnamon
CloveClove
CardamomCardamom
Hard4 hours

Where it comes from

Lamprais reflects Sri Lanka's colonial past, merging Dutch and local culinary traditions.

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What goes into it

Proteins

Vegetables

Grains & Staples

Dairy & Fats

Sauces & Condiments

How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook rice with spices.

  2. 2

    Prepare meat curry.

  3. 3

    Wrap in banana leaf and bake.

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