Appam

 Appam also known as hopper is a popular authentic srilankan dish, which is often eaten as a breakfast &/or dinner depending on its flavour.

This delicious dish is made from fermented rice flour, yeast & a little sugar. Recipes can be adapted according to one's choice of filling. There are many different types of filling to suit dietary requirements for various times of the day. As a light breakfast meal usually Appam is served plain with a sambal on side &/or with a filling of egg. For a heavier, dinnertime filling, appam can be served with a coconut milk filling, usually eaten with jaggery.

The appam appears as a crispy bowl with a soft base (where filling is added). In order to create this interesting appearance it is usually made in an Appa Chatti allowing for the traditional unique appam shape.The contrast of textures will be sure to tantalise your tastebuds.

Although the procedure to create the appam batter is a little tricky & lengthy, cooking it is rather easy & the end result is nothing less than a mouthwatering meal.

I don't know about other Srilankan households, but appam is definitely the most awaited meal at my house :D

Appa Satti

Egg Appam

Plain Appam

By Shahana S