08/07/2026
PBM Nature Series EP01
👑 APRON WINNING DISH | MASTERCHEF SRI LANKA
PEACE COLOR MILK RICE CROWN 🥥🌾🦐
This dish earned my apron and my place in the competition.
A crown made of tradition, technique, and bold Sri Lankan flavors.
Every element on this plate tells a story of balance, culture, and creativity.
✨ Creamy turmeric milk rice
🔥 Smoky grilled prawns
🍤 Deep, rich prawn head curry gravy
🌿 Fresh salsa & aromatic curry leaves powder
🧑🍳 FULL RECIPE
🌼 TURMERIC MILK RICE (KIRI BATH)
Ingredients
* 2 cups white raw rice
* 4 cups thick coconut milk
* 1 tsp turmeric powder
* Salt to taste
Method
1. Wash rice until water runs clear.
2. Cook rice with coconut milk, turmeric, and salt on low heat.
3. Stir gently until creamy and fully cooked.
4. Rest and mold into a crown shape while warm.
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🦐 GRILLED PRAWNS
Ingredients
* Large prawns (head-on preferred)
* Olive oil
* Chili flakes
* Black pepper
* Salt
* Lime juice
Method
1. Marinate prawns with oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill on high heat until smoky and charred.
3. Finish with fresh lime juice.
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🍤 PRAWN HEAD CURRY GRAVY
Ingredients
* Prawn heads & shells
* Onion (sliced)
* Garlic & ginger
* Sri Lankan curry powder
* Turmeric
* Fennel seeds
* Green chilies
* Curry leaves
* Coconut milk
* Salt
Method
1. Sauté curry leaves, onion, garlic, and ginger until aromatic.
2. Add spices and prawn heads; cook until deeply flavored.
3. Pour coconut milk and simmer until rich.
4. Strain to get a smooth, intense gravy.
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🌶️ FRESH SALSA
Ingredients
* Tomato (finely diced)
* Shallots
* Green chili
* Lime juice
* Salt
Method
1. Mix all ingredients gently.
2. Keep fresh and vibrant for contrast.
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🌿 CURRY LEAVES POWDER
Ingredients
* Fresh curry leaves
Method
1. Dry roast curry leaves until crisp.
2. Grind into a fine aromatic powder.
This dish represents my journey, my roots, and my passion.
Winning the apron with Peace Color Milk Rice Crown is a moment I’ll never forget. 👑❤️
