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Lamprais Assembly Guide (Sri Lankan Banana Leaf Rice Meal)

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A step-by-step guide showing how to assemble traditional Sri Lankan Lamprais using prepared ghee rice, meat curry, fish cutlets, sambols, and side dishes wrapped in banana leaves and baked until fragrant.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Bake Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 1 wrap
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 950
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 portion Ghee rice
  • 1 portion Meat curry
  • 1 portion Sambal
  • 1 portion Stir‑fried vegetables
  • 1 large egg hard boiled and, or deep fried
  • 1 Fish cutlet
  • 1 portion Seafood (anchovies, sundried fish, shrimp) deep fried
  • Banana leaves to wrap the food
  • Aluminum foil to wrap the food

Method
 

  1. Warm the banana leaf over gentle heat until soft and flexible.
  2. Place a sheet of foil on your work surface and lay the banana leaf on top.
  3. Add a portion of ghee rice to the center.
  4. Arrange the meat curry, sambal, and vegetables around the rice.
  5. Place the fish cutlet, egg, seafood in the center of the rice.
  6. Fold the banana leaf tightly around the filling. Wrap securely with foil.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
  8. Allow the lamprais to rest for 10 minutes before opening.