Sri Lankan Cuisine
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Hoppers (Appa)
Hoppers, or Appa, are bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, known for their crisp edges and soft, spongy center. They hold a special place in Sri Lankan cuisine, often enjoyed at breakfast or dinner, sometimes accompanied by sambol or curry, reflecting the island’s reliance on rice and coconut.
7 ingredients
fermentedsavorycoconutslightly tangycrispy
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Sri Lankan70%
South Indian30%
Ingredients
- rice flour1 cup
- coconut milk1 cup
- water1/2 cup
- yeast1 tsp
- sugar1 tsp
- salt1/2 tsp
- egg (optional)1
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Origin Story
Hoppers are believed to have originated from South Indian dosa traditions, adapted in Sri Lanka with local ingredients like coconut milk, becoming a staple breakfast item over centuries.
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