10 Best Breakfast Recipes From Around the World

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Hoppers (Sri Lanka)

Hoppers, or appa, are a popular Sri Lankan breakfast dish known for their unique bowl shape and delightful combination of fermented rice flour and coconut milk. Often served with a sunny-side-up egg nestled in the center, these crispy-edged pancakes are both light and flavorful. Accompanied by a variety of condiments like sambal or chutney, hoppers make for a deliciously satisfying start to the day.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

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

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the rice flour, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and yeast until smooth. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for about 4-8 hours or overnight to ferment.
2. Heat a small non-stick skillet or hopper pan over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Pour a ladleful of the fermented batter into the center of the pan and quickly swirl it around to form a bowl shape. Cook for about 2-3 min. or until the edges are crispy.
3. Crack an egg into the center of the hopper and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for an additional 2-3 min. until the egg is cooked to your liking.
4. Carefully remove the hopper from the pan and serve immediately with sambal, chutney, or any side dishes of your choice.