Freshly made pancakes at a Sri Lankan restaurant

Pancakes – beautiful, golden rounds with a soft, tender food

  • Pancakes are a popular breakfast or snack item enjoyed worldwide, including Sri Lanka.
  • Traditional Sri Lankan pancakes, known as “appa” or “hoppers,” are made from a fermented batter of rice flour, coconut milk, and a hint of sugar.
  • They have a bowl-like shape and a slightly crispy edge, perfect for holding various toppings like eggs, honey, or savory accompaniments such as curry.
  • These pancakes are a beloved part of Sri Lankan culinary culture and are enjoyed at any time of the day.
Suitable for
: Vegetarian
Ingredients
: fermented batter of rice flour, coconut milk, jaggery, sugar and coconut
Category
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Short Eats, Street Foods
Place of Origin
: Sri Lanka
Soft coconut pancakes on a Sri Lankan dining table
Sri Lankan pancakes served with coconut syrup
Stack of golden pancakes popular in Sri Lankan cuisine