Kiri Gotta (Kitchen Strainer)

This kiri gotta is a traditional kitchen strainer, woven by hand from bamboo strips in a cone shape. Sri Lankan families use it to strain liquids and drain boiled food. In some villages, people call it a gotuwa.

Sizes of the kiri gotta

The small kiri gotta is about 10 inches wide and 7 inches high. Then, the large one is about 12 inches wide and 9 inches high. So choose the size that fits your pot. However, the size can differ slightly because each is woven by hand.

It is light and quick to dry.

Woven from bamboo strips

Skilled weavers weave thin bamboo strips into a strong, open pattern. As a result, the water drains out while the food stays inside. Also, the colour may differ from the photo.

Kiri gotta in English

In English, a kiri gotta is a cone shaped bamboo strainer. Long ago, families used it to strain coconut milk, which we call kiri. So the name comes from that daily job.

Also, the shape is easy to hold over a sink or a pot. Many cooks still prefer it to a metal strainer.

Many ways to use your kiri gotta

Use it to strain broth or soup. Also, drain boiled vegetables, noodles or rice. For example, it works well for draining jak or manioc after boiling.

Also, it can hold washed fruit or herbs while they drain.

Easy care

Rinse the strainer after use. Shake off the water. Then let it air dry fully.

Island wide delivery

For a large woven tray, also see our large athulpatha reed basket. We deliver island wide in Sri Lanka in 2 to 4 working days. You can also watch our YouTube shorts to see our handmade products.

Many families keep one small and one large kiri gotta.