34 JANUARY 2021
“Kiribath is one of the most
auspicious foods in the
Sinhalese culture (the cul-
ture of the majority of Sri
Lankans). It signifies new
beginnings and prosperity—
it’s often given as a baby’s
first solid food, and it’s
customary for it to be the
first thing cooked when
you move into a new
house.” —Yasmin Sabir