Indian
Indian - Breads and Flatbreads
Appam
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups raw rice, soaked 4 hours
- • 1/2 cup cooked rice
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 1/2 cups water
- • 2 tbsp coconut milk
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the raw rice in water for 4 hours and drain.
2
Phase 2
Blend the drained rice with cooked rice, coconut, and water into a smooth batter.
3
Phase 3
Stir in yeast, sugar, and salt; cover and ferment 6-8 hours until bubbly.
4
Phase 4
Heat a small appam pan, pour in a ladle of batter, and swirl to coat the sides.
5
Phase 5
Cover and cook until the edges turn crisp and the centre steams through.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with coconut milk stew or chutney.