Anuradhapuara: Sri Lankan Hoppers Cooking Class
ID: GYG1010317-1563029
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the art of making Sri Lankan hoppers in a hands-on cooking class. Learn from local experts, prepare authentic batter, and enjoy your creations with sambols and curries.
Step into the heart of Sri Lankan cuisine with a hands-on hoppers-making class. Learn to craft these delicious, bowl-shaped pancakes, known locally as “appa,” a staple in Sri Lankan households. Often enjoyed for breakfast or dinner with spicy sambols and fragrant curries, hoppers are more than just food—they are a reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich culinary heritage.
This workshop takes you through the traditional techniques of making hoppers, from preparing the perfect fermented batter to achieving the crisp, golden edges and soft, fluffy center. Under the guidance of local experts, prepare the authentic hopper batter using rice flour and coconut milk. Master the cooking technique with traditional clay or iron hopper pans. Experiment with different variations, including plain hoppers, egg hoppers, and sweet treacle hoppers. Pair your hoppers with homemade sambols and curries for an authentic Sri Lankan meal.
This class is more than just a cooking lesson—it’s an opportunity to connect with Sri Lanka’s culinary traditions, learning age-old methods passed down through generations. Whether you're a food lover, a hands-on traveler, or someone curious about Sri Lankan cuisine, this experience is perfect for you.
Highlights
- Learn to make traditional Sri Lankan hoppers with local experts
- Prepare authentic batter using rice flour and coconut milk
- Master the cooking technique with traditional hopper pans
- Experiment with different variations, including egg and sweet hoppers
- Pair your hoppers with homemade sambols and curries
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No prior cooking skills required
Suitable for all ages
Passion for great food is recommended
Authentic Village Setting – clay kitchen with a coconut-leaf roof, surrounded by nature and rustic charm.
INCLUDED
- Hands-on cooking session with expert local housewife
- Introduction to traditional Sri Lankan ingredients and cooking tools
- Step-by-step guidance on making classic plain hoppers, egg hoppers, and sweet hoppers
- Use of authentic clay pots and traditional stoves
- Complimentary tasting of your own hoppers
- Free welcome drink (herbal tea or fresh king coconut)
- Small group setting for a personalized experience
- Cultural insights into the history and significance of hoppers in Sri Lankan cuisine
- Recipe handout to take home
- Opportunity to dress in traditional Sri Lankan attire for photos (optional)
- Photo session during the class (we’ll capture and share pictures with you)
- Free water
- All cooking equipment and ingredients provided
- Peaceful garden kitchen environment with village ambiance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
