idiappam

Idiappam is a steamed rice noodle dish made from rice flour dough, pressed into thin noodles and steamed.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Rice Flour (fine variety, preferably roasted)500Grams
Water (boiling)750Milliliters
Salt (fine)1Tsp
Coconut (freshly grated)1Cup
Oil (vegetable or coconut oil)1Tbsp

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix rice flour and salt thoroughly.
  2. Gradually add boiling water to the rice flour mixture, stirring continuously to form a smooth dough.
  3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Grease the idiappam press with oil and fill it with the dough.
  5. Press the dough into thin noodles onto greased idli plates or a steamer plate.
  6. Steam the idiappam for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Remove from steamer and sprinkle freshly grated coconut over the idiappam before serving.

Prep

  • Roast rice flour lightly in advance if not using pre-roasted flour.

Kitchen equipment

Idiappam PressIdli Steamer or Steamer