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title: Kiribath (Sri Lankan Coconut Milk Rice)
servings: 4
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kiribath
---

Gather @white rice{300%g}.

Rinse the rice, then simmer it with the @pandan leaf{1} in 400ml water until nearly tender and most of the water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. ~{12%minutes}

Stir in the @coconut milk{350%ml} and a pinch of salt; cook on low, stirring often, until thick and the rice is fully soft, 12–15 minutes. ~{13%minutes}

Discard the pandan leaf. Spread the rice into a flat dish or tray in a layer about 3cm thick, pressing firmly and evenly with a wet spatula or banana leaf.

Let it cool and firm up until it holds a clean cut edge, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Cut into diamonds and serve with lunu miris or pol sambol.