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Say hello to the Sri Lankan Lamprais!

Jayani SenanayakeJune 19, 2018

Let me talk to you about Lamprais. The wonderfully smelling parcel that comes to you beautifully wrapped in charred banana leaf is not just one dish, but the loving collaboration of many very special recipes unique to the Ducth Burgher community i... Read More...

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Sri Lankan Milk Rice (Kiribath)

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 1, 2017

A clay pot, a sputtering open fire, milk frothing at the mouth of the pot and sizzling as it dribbles down the heated surface, a toasted coconut aroma that makes all those around salivate - cooking Sri Lankan milk rice in itself is a treat. When s... Read More...

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Beat the flu with this amazing bowl

Jayani SenanayakeJanuary 10, 2017

It’s flu season here. Mornings are chilly and getting out of your snug, warm bed takes some extra effort. Pulling on some pants/dress/skirt, stepping into the heels and walking into an office that has probably been air conditioned by an arctic pen... Read More...

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The Paella – Tips, tricks & a delicious recipe

Jayani SenanayakeNovember 18, 2016

Yes another rice recipe. I'm into the carbs these days. I have ranted and raved about our brief encounter with Spain. I fell in love with its people, its vibrant cuisine and even posted a recipe for the famous Sangria, the nation’s delicious fruit... Read More...

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Lamb Risotto – An easy dinner recipe

Jayani SenanayakeNovember 10, 2016

An amazingly silky lamb risotto recipe Like any full blooded Lankan, I’m a rice person. While I don’t always indulge in the Sri Lankan rice and curry especially for lunch like any true Sri Lankan does (I prefer something light at lunch because I tend... Read More...

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Octopus risotto – With Sri Lankan heirloom rice

Jayani SenanayakeJanuary 22, 2016

Anyone who has been following this blog would have noticed that I am obsessed with Italian fare. And among the “Italian fare” the constant follower would have also noticed that my absolute addiction happens to be risotto. Well if you haven’t noticed,... Read More...

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Who doesn’t like Nasi Goreng?

Jayani SenanayakeJanuary 1, 2016

Who likes Nasi Goreng? Rather the question would be, who doesn’t! Literally meaning “fried rice” in Malay and Indonesian, Nasi Goreng is a much loved Indonesian specialty that we Sri Lankans have embraced and even in some cases, adapted as our own... Read More...

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