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Sweet String Hopper Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Sri Lanka, Sweet String Hopper Rolls are a beloved traditional dessert often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. These rolls, made from rice flour and filled with a sweet coconut mixture, reflect the island's rich culinary heritage. Today, they are enjoyed not only in Sri Lanka but also in various parts of South India, showcasing the shared cultural ties and flavors of the region.

Sri LankanLKdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons cardamom
2 tablespoons clove
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 cup water
100 g sugar
200 g desiccated coconut
500 g rice flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups warm water

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness while brown sugar is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is often less expensive.

1

Combine 2 tablespoons cardamom, clove, and black pepper in a pot with 1 cup of sugar and a pinch of salt.

2

Add 1 cup of water and let it caramelize.

3

Add 100 g of sugar and let it melt.

4

Mix in 200 g of desiccated coconut, preferably freshly grated, to prepare the filling.

5

In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g of rice flour with 1 teaspoon of salt.

6

Gradually add 1 cup of warm water and mix until the flour absorbs the water.

7

Add another cup of warm water and mix until the flour absorbs it again.

8

The mixture should have a specific consistency; do not let it cool down.

9

Pass the mixture through a string hopper maker.

10

Steam cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potmixing bowlstring hopper makersteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

PuttuIdiyappam

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