Homemade String Hoppers

Directions

1. 1
   Note: Steam flour or rice flour is available at food shops and supermarkets.
2. 2
   In a steamer, steam the flour, about 30 minutes gas cooker or 45 minutes over firewood.
3. 3
   When cool, break up and sift twice.
4. 4
   Put flour and salt into a bowl and slowly add water.
5. 5
   Mix quickly in to a pliable dough.
6. 6
   Put a little of the dough into a string hopper mold (see photo) and squeeze the mixture onto a string hopper mat in a circular fashion.
7. 7
   Place 5-10 mats in a steamer and steam over a pan of boiling water for about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   When string hoppers are cooked, remove from the mats and place on a dish.
9. 9
   Serve hot with curries.
10. 10
    Enjoy.