Traditional Sri Lankan milk rice served with lunu miris

Milk rice – A beautiful dish that tastes like milk

  • Also known as Kiribath, it’s a staple in Sri Lankan cuisine and considered the national dish. Can be enjoyed at any time of day, but often served for breakfast, special occasions, and religious ceremonies.
  • Typically prepared with minimal ingredients but yields a creamy, comforting flavor. Often paired with sweet or savory accompaniments like lunu miris (onion and chilli sambal), jaggery (palm sugar), or curries.
  • Kiribath symbolizes purity, prosperity, and good luck. It’s a central dish in many traditional celebrations, including Sinhala and Tamil New Year, weddings, and religious festivals.
Suitable for
: Vegetarian
Ingredients
: fragrant coconut milk, rice, and sometimes spices like cardamom.
Category
: Breakfast, Dinner
Place of Origin
: Sri lanka
Coconut milk rice served at a Sri Lankan family meal
Authentic Sri Lankan breakfast dish made with coconut milk rice
Freshly prepared kiribath for Sinhala and Tamil New Year