Sri Lankan kiri bath (coconut milk rice)
Soft rice cooked in coconut milk, pressed and cut into diamonds, a Sri Lankan celebration breakfast.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.22 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the rice, water and salt in a heavy pan. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat low and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Pour in the coconut milk and stir. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is very soft and the mixture is thick.
15 min - 3
Tip into a tray lined with baking paper and press down firmly with a wet spoon to about 2 cm deep.
- 4
Leave to cool and set for 15 minutes.
15 min - 5
Cut into diamonds and serve with lunu miris or pol sambol and a cup of tea.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.