Short Grain Rice with Lemongrass

Rice is generally served at least once or twice a week in my kitchen. Although I enjoy it with little adornment alongside other dishes, especially soupy curries, I do like to dress it up sometimes too. The inclusion of coconut milk makes this rice extra creamy and the lemongrass gives the dish some delightful tang. Aromatic and comforting, this well-balanced combination is often served on special occasions. Sri Lankan in origin, the similarity between Indian and Sri Lankan cooking is of course to be expected as Sri Lanka is so close, just south of India's southern tip, although Sri Lanka has a diverse range of other influences that make their offerings unique. I am looking forward to exploring more traditional Sri Lankan food. I have...



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