How to make Idiyappam – String Hoppers – Rice Flour Steamed Noodles
These thin, laced crepes are made of rice flour which is briefly cooked in boiling water and then kneaded and pressed through a fine ‘Idiyappam’ or Noodle maker. The delicate ‘String Hoppers’ as they are also known, are then placed in a tiered steaming rack to be steamed over boiling water for 5 – 6 minutes. Check out the video tutorial on How to make Idiyappam below.
‘Idiayppam Press’ comes in different shapes and sizes. I use a Standing Press, which is great for heavy-duty cooking.
The handheld types are a good option for easy storage and cleaning. The secret to soft light Idiyappam lies in the kneading of the dough. The dough is to be kneaded while still quite hot. My secret for this is to dump the dough into a food-safe temperature-resistant bag (Ziploc™ Brand Zip N Steam bags) place it on a thick kitchen towel and knead using the towel to protect your hands from the heat. Kneading must be done quickly. Using the bag gives you a smooth, tight dough in minutes. (If you have a mixer with a dough hook, you can use this too. The dough must then be covered and pressed into noodle form quickly since this dough tends to dry if exposed to air for long. You also have to wash your mold/press before it dries up or it will harden making wash-up super difficult.
All in all, making these delicate breakfast hoppers is not so hard if you make them regularly. The first time might take a while. You need a steaming rack or steamer, a press, and a pot to cook the dough. Have fun. I love Idiyappam with my Malabar Chicken Kurma or Egg Curry.
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How to make Idiyappam – String Hoppers – Rice Flour Steamed Noodles
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Recipe NameHow to make Idiyappam – String Hoppers
Recipe Type: Breakfast/ Riceflour / South Indian/ Srilankan
Prep time: 20
Cook time: 15
Total time:
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice flour (fine rice flour or special Idiyappam Flour)
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp salt (omit if using Idiyappam flour with salt added)
- 1 tsp coconut milk
- about 1 cup of grated coconut
You will need – A tiered/ single rack for steaming, A steamer or cooker for steaming, and an Idiyappam press.
RAS English Channel Recipe Video is available on the Recipe page⇑. Below is the Malayalam version⇓.
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Key Ingredients: Rice flour, Coconut/Coconut Milk, Water, Salt.
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Hi,
Where can I buy the hand held iddiyapam press. I live in USA, none of the desi stores have this kind of maker. I am eagerly waiting to eat home made iddiyapam :). Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Regards,
Jawad
Hi.
I believe it’s available on ebay : try this link http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=idiyappam&_from=R40&_osacat=261&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmurukku+press.TRS0&_nkw=murukku+press&_sacat=261
Hope you are able to make Idiyappam soon 🙂
Hi,
I tried making the string hopper using hand held press but it turned out very rubbery. Why is that?
Hi! Sorry to hear this. I have a few tips regarding this. #1 Don’t forget to add the tiny bit of coconut milk to the boiling water. This helps to make the Hoppers soft. Some use oil for this but I like coconut milk better, oil sometimes changes the texture of the Idiyappam as well. #2 Always use BOILING water. Not warm or hot water, this sometimes leads to rubbery Idiyappam. #3 Time the steaming process, if you over steam the Idiyappam turns rubbery. Do not worry if you open the cooker and find the Idiyappam slightly sticky. This is fixed on its own as the Idiyappam cools, outside of the cooker. Don’t be tempted to return the Idiyappam to steam for longer. #4 Always keep the unused portion of kneaded dough covered while preparing the HOPPERS. #5 Check that your rice flour is not the glutinous type. Rice flour sold for Idiyappam is Roasted. It should be plain, fine rice flour. If your rice flour is not roasted, do this by gently heating the flour in a pan (do not let it change color at all).
Hope you will have better luck next time. My first time making Idiyappam 15 years ago had its fair share of problems too. However it really is easy! Happy Cooking.
great job.I really admire the way you have presented each and every recipe taking into account the minute details which covers the tiny tips and tricks in making a good outcome which is an awsome recipe.Your site will surely help the beginners interested in cooking.thanx a looot.I never comment on any recipies which i watch.But your videos made me to.Definitely will try this out.keep up the good work
Thanx,
Ann
Thank you so much for your kind words… Comments from my readers and subscribers is the ultimate joy and what keeps me going…. so you really made my day. My older one loves Idiyappam and will ask for it every chance she gets. Hope you have fun making it.
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Turned out very well.Excellent recipes. Thanks very much. May God bless!