{"id":"recipe_762f4e301c","slug":"idiyappam-string-hoppers","title":"Idiyappam (String Hoppers)","description":"A popular South Indian and Sri Lankan breakfast dish consisting of delicate, steamed rice flour noodles served with coconut milk or spicy curries.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups Roasted Rice Flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"roasted","notes":"fine ground","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 1/2 cups Water","name":"Water","quantity":600,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"crystals","notes":"to taste","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp Coconut Oil","name":"Coconut","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for dough and greasing","group":"Dough","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup Grated Coconut","name":"Coconut","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Topping","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a saucepan, bring the water, salt, and coconut oil to a rolling boil at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring the water, salt, and coconut oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the rice flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour the boiling water into the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.","group":"Dough Making","title":"Place the rice flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Making"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead it briefly until it is smooth and non-sticky. Keep it covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.","group":"Dough Making","title":"Knead it briefly","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Dough Making"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Grease the idiyappam steamer plates or idli plates with a little oil. Sprinkle a small amount of grated coconut on each plate if desired.","group":"Shaping","title":"Grease the idiyappam steamer plates or idli plates","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fill the idiyappam press with the dough. Squeeze the dough in a circular motion onto the greased plates to form small noodle nests.","group":"Shaping","title":"Fill the idiyappam press","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Steam the hoppers in a preheated steamer for 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat. Let them sit for a minute before removing them from the plates.","group":"Cooking","title":"Steam the hoppers","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Ensure the water is boiling hot when adding it to the flour to ensure the dough is soft. If the dough is too dry, it will be difficult to press through the idiyappam maker.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian","Tamil","Kerala"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["Idiyappam press (string hopper maker)","Steamer","Mixing bowl","Saucepan"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 12 medium-sized hoppers"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough must be used immediately while warm. Cooked idiyappam can be steamed briefly to reheat."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 2 minutes to restore texture; do not microwave as they may become rubbery."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_762f4e301c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0b6e71c6-474a-4dd3-9c00-d2ca97f743d6","imageAlt":"Idiyappam (String Hoppers) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["string hoppers","steamed","rice noodles","south indian breakfast","gluten free","vegan"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Idiyappam (String Hoppers)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T16:54:44.668Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T16:54:44.668Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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