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Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers (Appa)

 A popular breakfast or snack, these bowl-shaped pancakes are made from fermented rice flour batter and topped with an egg.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg for each hopper
  • Oil for greasing the pan

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix rice flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and coconut milk. Add water gradually to form a batter of pancake consistency.
  2. Cover and let the batter ferment for 4-6 hours.
  3. Heat a small hopper pan or a non-stick wok. Grease lightly.
  4. Pour a ladleful of batter, swirl to coat the sides.
  5. Crack an egg into the center of the hopper.
  6. Cover and cook until the egg is set and the edges are crispy.
  7. Serve with curry or sambol.