Authentic Lamprais Recipe: Savor Sri Lanka’s Dutch Burgher

Have you ever tasted a dish that tells a story with every bite? Lamprais—pronounced “lump-rye”—is one such culinary masterpiece. This Dutch Burgher-inspired Sri Lankan delicacy combines fragrant rice, tender meat curry, and vibrant sambols, all wrapped in a banana leaf for an aromatic, flavor-packed experience.

As a traveler exploring Sri Lanka’s southern coast, I stumbled upon Lamprais at a local home in Weligama. The host unwrapped the banana leaf bundle, releasing a cloud of spices that instantly transported me to the island’s colonial past. But recreating this dish at home? Daunting. That’s when I discovered CeylonEglee, a Mirissa-based culinary gem delivering authentic Lamprais straight to your doorstep in Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, and Midigama.

Sri Lanka’s Lamprais Recipe

Whether you’re a busy parent, a curious foodie, or a traveler craving tradition, Lamprais offers a hassle-free taste of Sri Lanka. Skip the hours of prep and let CeylonEglee handle the hard work. Order now and savor this iconic meal today!

Lamprais is a fragrant, banana leaf-wrapped feast of spiced rice, meat curry, and sambols—a culinary legacy of Sri Lanka’s Dutch Burgher community. This guide walks you through crafting this iconic dish at home or ordering it hassle-free from CeylonEglee, delivered to Mirissa, Weligama, Ahangama, and Midigama.

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Authentic Lamprais Recipe: Savor Sri Lanka’s Dutch Burgher

Author: sumith deepal Cooking Method: Sauteing, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Srilankan Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Freezer Meals High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 1 hr Cook Time 45 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Cooking Temp: 90  C Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 15 Calories: 650

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, monsoon-friendly comfort food

Dietary:

Non-Vegetarian

Description

Aromatic basmati rice cooked in coconut milk, layered with meat curry, fried eggplant, and zesty sambols, steamed in banana leaf for an unforgettable flavor fusion.

Core Components

Scale

1/2x 1x 2x 3x

• 400 g basmati rice (rinsed)
• 250 g hicken/beef (or jackfruit for vegan)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 no's banana leaves (sanitized, softened over flame)
• 1 no eggplant (sliced & fried)
• 1 cup ash plantain curry
• 2 no's boiled eggs (optional)
• 1 tbsp ghee (or coconut oil)
• -Spice Blend:-
• 1 no cinnamon stick
• 3 no's cardamom pods
• 4 no's cloves
• 2 no's pandan leaves
• -Sambols:-
• Lunu miris (spicy onion relish)
• Seeni sambol (sweet onion chutney)
• Coconut sambol

Crafting the Perfect Lamprais

Step 01

1. Prep the Banana Leaf

   • Cut into 30cm squares. Pass over a flame for 10 seconds to soften.
   Mark as complete

Step 02

1. Cook the Rice

   • Heat ghee in a pan. Fry spices for 1 minute. Add rice and sauté until golden. Pour coconut milk + 1.5 cups water. Simmer until fluffy (15–20 mins).

   Mark as complete

Step 03

1. Layer the Parcel

   • Place rice at the leaf’s center. Top with meat curry, eggplant, plantain, and egg. Add 1 tsp of each sambol.

   Mark as complete

Step 04

1. Wrap & Steam

   • Fold the banana leaf into a tight square. Steam for 20 minutes.
   Mark as complete

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 680kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Saturated Fat 18g90%

Cholesterol 120mg40%

Sodium 450mg19%

Potassium 800mg23%

Protein 28g57%

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Vitamin A 15 IU

Vitamin C 20 mg

Vitamin D 2 IU

Vitamin E 10 IU

Iodine 5 mcg

Magnesium 15 mg

Zinc 10 mg

Selenium 12 mcg

Copper 8 mg

Manganese 25 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Storage: Unsteamed parcels last 24 hours in the fridge. Freeze for up to 1 month.
• Substitutions: Use quinoa for lower carbs; tofu replaces eggs for vegans.
• Pro Tip: Order CeylonEglee’s ready-to-steam Lamprais for beach picnics in Mirissa or Weligama!

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