Ordering hoppers for breakfast at an Ella homestay

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Emma L.2815 rep2
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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.

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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.

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Bhante S.2810 rep1

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

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Dr. Nimal.4770 rep1

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

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Noah D.4395 rep2

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