Lamprais
Lamprais is a traditional Sri Lankan dish consisting of rice boiled in stock, accompanied by a variety of meat curries, sambols, and a hard-boiled egg, all wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. It showcases a unique fusion of Dutch Burgher culinary heritage and Sri Lankan flavors, symbolizing the island's colonial history and multicultural influences.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2
- 3 cups
- 2 large leaves
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Sri Lankan
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Lamprais originated from the Dutch Burgher community in Sri Lanka during colonial times, blending European and local culinary traditions to create a distinctive baked rice meal.
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