Ordering hoppers for breakfast at an Ella homestay

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We are staying at a homestay in Ella. Can we ask the host to make us Egg Hoppers for breakfast, or is that only a dinner food in Sri Lanka.

Bhante S. · Accepted Answer

Hoppers (Appa) are traditionally eaten for breakfast AND dinner! Your homestay host will happily make them for breakfast, but you must ask them the night before. The batter is made with rice flour and palm toddy (or yeast) and needs to ferment overnight to get that perfect crispy bowl shape.

Dr. Nimal. · Answer

Some hosts prefer making string hoppers (the noodle nests) for breakfast because they are faster to steam in large batches, so just ask nicely!

Noah D. · Answer

Make sure to ask for "Lunu Miris" (chili onion paste) to eat with them. It is spicy but amazing.

Ordering hoppers for breakfast at an Ella homestay

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