String Hoppers

The second major snow storm of the year was under way. The outdoor lights switch on at 5pm like clockwork as I stand there, putting the finishing touches on my Christmas tree. Yet, instead of rewarding myself with some hot chocolate with baileys I find myself at my neighbours house, drinking chai, ready to learn about a Sri Lankan staple, String Hoppers. Jyoti Aunty, my neighbour for the past 8 years, grew up in Kerala, and when I wanted to learn more about String Hoppers (a rice flour noodle) she graciously offered to teach me. If her Hoppers are anything close to her Dosa batter, I know I am in good hands. And so there I am, snow falling, drinking chai and making string hoppers, finding comfort in the only way Jyoti Aunty knows how. <a href="https://sahileats.medium.com/string-hoppers-815dcc2ae82c">Learn More</a>