Hoppers (Appa)
Sri Lankan

Hoppers (Appa)

A type of pancake made from a batter of fermented rice flour and coconut milk.

Rice flourRice flour
Coconut MilkCoconut Milk
YeastYeast
SugarSugar
saltsalt
Medium8 hours

Where it comes from

Hoppers are a breakfast staple in Sri Lanka, often enjoyed with curry or sambol.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Prepare batter with rice flour and coconut milk.

  2. 2

    Ferment overnight.

  3. 3

    Cook in a small pan until edges are crispy.

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