Welcome to a culinary journey to Sri Lanka with this simple yet delicious recipe for String Hoppers, also known as Indiappa or Idiappam. These delicate, steamed rice flour noodles are a beloved traditional dish, perfect for breakfast or as a main course, served with savory curries and sambols.
Ingredients
🍚 1 lb Rice Flour (Brand: Not specified)
💧 Lukewarm Water (added gradually to achieve desired dough consistency; Brand of measuring pot: Korkmaz)
🧂 1 teaspoon Salt (Brand: Not specified)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 lb of rice flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually incorporate lukewarm water into the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until it forms a crumbly but cohesive dough.
2- Shape the String Hoppers:
- Load a portion of the dough into the String Hopper Maker.
- Extrude the dough onto the String Hopper Trays in a circular motion, creating delicate, noodle-like nests.
3- Steam the String Hoppers:
- Arrange the filled trays inside the steamer pot.
- Place the pot on a stovetop over medium-high heat and steam for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the trays once steaming is complete.
4- Serve:
- Gently unmold the steamed string hoppers and place them on a serving plate.
- Repeat the process with any remaining dough.
Prep Time: Approximately 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes per batch
Total Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 35-40 hoppers, suitable for 3-5 people
Equipment:
- Mixing bowl (Brand: Not specified)
- Wooden spoon (Brand: Not specified)
- Measuring pot/cup (Brand: Korkmaz)
- String Hopper Maker (Brand: Not specified)
- String Hopper Trays (Brand: Not specified)
- Steamer pot (Brand: Alcoa)
- Oven mitt or kitchen towel (Pattern: Plaid, red, green, white)
Cooking Tips:
- Dough Consistency: Aim for a crumbly yet cohesive dough that's easy to press but not sticky or runny.
- Traditional Equipment: Using a specialized String Hopper Maker and trays is key to forming perfect hoppers.
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