ලම්ප්‍රයිස් (Lamprais) - Dutch Burgher Feast

A colonial-era delicacy of rice, curry, and frikkadels wrapped in a banana leaf.

Ingredients

• 3 cups long-grain rice
• 500 g meat curry
• 6 sheets banana leaves
• 6 pieces frikkadels
• 200 g eggplant moju

Method

1. Cook rice with spices until nearly done.
2. Prepare meat curry and other sides separately.
3. Arrange rice, curry, and frikkadels on a banana leaf.
4. Wrap leaves and bake until heated through and aromatic.

Chef's tips

• Use fresh banana leaves for best flavor.
• Allow rest time for flavors to meld.