{"title":"String Hopper Flour \u0026 Mixes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed and white string hopper (idiyappam) flour and ready mixes for soft, fresh string hoppers. Shipped from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, across the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harischandra-string-hopper-flour-red-700g","title":"HARISCHANDRA String Hopper Flour Red, 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarischandra Red String Hopper Flour is a fine flour milled from red rice for string hoppers (indi appa \/ idiyappam), the steamed rice-noodle nests eaten at Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinners with kiri hodi and sambol. Red rice gives reddish-brown, slightly nuttier hoppers than white. The manufacturer lists a single ingredient, red rice flour, so it is plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara, Sri Lanka, a long-established miller in the south of the island; the pack is marked as manufactured and distributed by Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarischandra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Hopper Flour, Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 g \/ 24.7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle plant ingredient (red rice flour), suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no gluten-free or allergen statement published, so check the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo nutrition panel was available for this pack at the time of writing; the panel printed on the pack you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice flour milled fine enough to knead with hot water into a smooth dough, press through a string hopper mould and steam into soft, unbroken strands. This is the red version, milled from red rice, which many Sri Lankan families prefer for its colour and fuller flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red rice flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement is published for this pack. Rice is the only listed ingredient, but no gluten-free claim is made, so check the pack you receive if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Knead the flour with salt and hot water into a soft dough, press through a string hopper mould onto small trays and steam 5 to 10 minutes; red flour makes slightly denser, nuttier hoppers than white. Harischandra's recipe uses 400 g flour with 2 to 3 cups warm water for 6 servings, so a 700 g pack gives about 10 servings, roughly 40 to 50 string hoppers. Serve with kiri hodi, pol sambol, seeni sambol, dhal or fish curry; it also works for red pittu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e රතු ඉඳිආප්ප පිටි \/ சிவப்பு இடியப்ப மாவு · rathu indi appa piti \/ sivappu idiyappam maavu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between red and white string hopper flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed string hopper flour is milled from Sri Lankan red rice, so it is reddish-brown and slightly nutty; white is milled from polished white rice and gives softer, paler hoppers. They are made and cooked the same way, and many families keep both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make red string hoppers with this flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnead the flour with salt and hot water into a soft dough that does not stick to your hands, press through a string hopper mould onto small trays, and steam 5 to 10 minutes. Red dough can take a little more water than white. Eat with kiri hodi and pol sambol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a kurakkan (finger millet) flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Despite the colour, the manufacturer lists a single ingredient, red rice flour. Kurakkan flour is a different, darker grain flour; if you want kurakkan string hoppers or pittu, look for a pack labelled kurakkan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free and vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only listed ingredient is red rice flour, so it is plant-based and suits vegans and vegetarians. Rice contains no gluten by nature, but no gluten-free statement is published for this pack, so people with coeliac disease should check the pack they receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many string hoppers does a 700 g pack make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarischandra's recipe uses 400 g of flour with 2 to 3 cups of warm water for six servings, so a 700 g pack gives about ten servings, roughly 40 to 50 string hoppers depending on tray size. That is two family breakfasts or a dinner for a crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HARISCHANDRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108093288757,"sku":"001-HARI-STHOFLRE-700G","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/HARISCHANDRARedRiceStringHopperFlour_700g.jpg?v=1788446523"},{"product_id":"harischandra-string-hopper-flour-white-700g","title":"HARISCHANDRA String Hopper Flour White, 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarischandra White String Hopper Flour is a fine white rice flour milled for string hoppers (indi appa \/ idiyappam), the steamed rice-noodle nests served with kiri hodi, pol sambol and curry at Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinners. The only listed ingredient is white rice flour, so it is plant-based; it also works for pittu and as a general rice flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara, Sri Lanka, a long-established miller in the south of the island; the pack is marked as manufactured and distributed by Harischandra Mills PLC, Matara. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarischandra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Hopper Flour, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 g \/ 24.7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4792083030406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle plant ingredient (white rice flour), suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no gluten-free or allergen statement printed, so check the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA per-100 g nutrition panel is printed on the pack; the panel on the pack you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice flour milled fine enough to knead with hot water into a smooth dough, press through a string hopper mould and steam into soft, unbroken strands. White rice gives pale, soft string hoppers with a mild taste that lets the coconut gravy and sambol come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e White rice flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement is printed on the pack. Rice is the only listed ingredient, but no gluten-free claim is made, so check the pack you receive if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix the flour with salt and hot water into a soft, non-sticky dough, press it through a string hopper mould onto small wicker or plastic trays, and steam 5 to 10 minutes. Harischandra's own recipe uses 400 g flour with 2 to 3 cups warm water for 6 servings, so a 700 g pack makes roughly 10 servings, about 40 to 50 string hoppers. Serve with kiri hodi (coconut milk gravy), pol sambol, dhal or chicken curry; the same flour also works for pittu and as a general rice flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e ඉඳිආප්ප පිටි \/ இடியப்ப மாவு · indi appa piti \/ idiyappam maavu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs string hopper flour the same as regular rice flour or Indian idiyappam flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rice flour milled finely so the dough presses smoothly through a string hopper mould and steams into unbroken strands. Ordinary rice flour or Indian idiyappam flour can be substituted, but texture varies; this one is ground for Sri Lankan string hoppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many string hoppers does a 700 g pack make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarischandra's recipe uses 400 g of flour with 2 to 3 cups of warm water and salt for six servings. A 700 g pack therefore gives about ten servings, roughly 40 to 50 string hoppers depending on tray size, enough for two family breakfasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this flour gluten-free and vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only listed ingredient is white rice flour, so it is plant-based and suits vegans and vegetarians. Rice contains no gluten by nature, but the pack carries no gluten-free statement, so people with coeliac disease should check the pack they receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite or red string hopper flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite gives soft, pale, mild hoppers and is the everyday choice; red is milled from red rice and gives darker, nuttier, slightly firmer hoppers. Both are prepared the same way, so pick by taste, or keep both and alternate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for pittu or thosai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for pittu: mix the flour with a little salted water to a crumbly texture, layer with grated coconut and steam. For thosai you would normally soak and grind whole rice with urad dal, so this flour is a shortcut rather than the traditional method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HARISCHANDRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108093321525,"sku":"001-HARI-STHOFLWH-700G","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/HARISCHANDRAWhiteRiceStringHopperFlour_700g.avif?v=1788446202"},{"product_id":"mdk-string-hopper-flour-red-5kg","title":"MDK String Hopper Flour Red, 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMDK Red String Hopper Flour is a finely milled red rice flour for string hoppers (indi appa \/ idiyappam), pittu and thosai, sold here as a 5 kg bulk bag for households that make string hoppers every week. The listed ingredient is rice flour only, so it is plant-based. Red rice gives darker, nuttier hoppers; the flour mixes with cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by MDK Food Products (Pvt) Ltd, No. 48, Aramanagolla, Horana, Sri Lanka; the bag is marked as a product of Sri Lanka. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Hopper Flour, Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg bag (bulk item)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4792101001043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice flour only as listed, suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no gluten-free or allergen statement verified, so check the bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo nutrition panel was available for this pack at the time of writing; the panel printed on the pack you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. This is a bulk item: instead of free standard shipping it carries a flat bulk-shipping fee based on the total bulk weight in your order ($8.99 up to 15 lb, then $19.99, $27.99 or $37.99 for heavier orders), charged once per order, not per item. Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders and avoids the fee. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bulk bag of the same fine red rice flour MDK sells in 700 g packs, milled so the dough takes cold water and presses cleanly through a string hopper mould. Red rice keeps some of the bran, so the hoppers come out reddish-brown with a fuller flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice flour, with no artificial colours or preservatives, as listed for this flour. The ingredient list printed on the bag you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement has been verified for this bag. Rice is the only listed ingredient, but no gluten-free claim is made, so check the bag you receive if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix with cold water to a stiff dough, press through a string hopper mould onto mats and steam about 7 minutes. The same flour makes pittu, thosai and murukku. A 5 kg bag is a bulk pack for families who make string hoppers weekly; roughly 250 g of flour gives a stack of 20 to 25 string hoppers, so the bag yields around 20 such batches. Serve with kiri hodi, pol sambol and a curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e ඉඳිආප්ප පිටි \/ இடியப்ப மாவு · indi appa piti \/ idiyappa maavu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening. For a 5 kg bag, decant a week's supply into an airtight container and keep the rest sealed; rice flour picks up moisture and odours in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs red string hopper flour gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRice is the only listed ingredient and contains no gluten by nature, but the bag does not carry a verified gluten-free claim or allergen statement. If you have coeliac disease, check the bag you receive for a facility statement before using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between red and white string hopper flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed is milled from red (less polished) rice and gives darker, nuttier, slightly firmer string hoppers; white is from polished white rice and gives softer, milder ones. Both are prepared the same way. Many families keep both and alternate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy 5 kg instead of the 700 g pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price per pound is lower and you will not run out mid-week. The 5 kg bag suits households that make string hoppers or pittu several times a month. It ships as a bulk item with a flat fee, so add it to a larger order, or pick it up free in Bohemia, NY with your online order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does bulk shipping work for this bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 5 kg bag is a bulk item, so instead of free standard shipping it carries one flat bulk-shipping fee per order based on the total bulk weight: $8.99 up to 15 lb, and higher tiers for heavier orders. Free pickup in Bohemia, New York for online orders avoids the fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store a 5 kg bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecant into airtight containers and keep cool and dry; rice flour picks up moisture and odours. In hot, humid months keep part of it in the fridge or freezer. Used within a few months it stays fresh and the dough behaves as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many string hoppers will I get from the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 250 g of flour makes a stack of 20 to 25 string hoppers, so a 5 kg bag gives around 20 such batches. Mix with cold water to a soft dough, press through the mould and steam about 7 minutes; serve with kiri hodi and pol sambol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MDK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108098302261,"sku":"001-MDK-STHOFLRE-5KG","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/MDKRedRiceStringHopperFlour-5kg.avif?v=1786650312"},{"product_id":"mdk-string-hopper-flour-white-5kg","title":"MDK String Hopper Flour White, 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMDK White String Hopper Flour is a finely milled white rice flour for string hoppers (indi appa \/ idiyappam), pittu and thosai, sold here as a 5 kg bulk bag for households that make string hoppers every week. The listed ingredient is rice flour only, so it is plant-based. White rice gives soft, pale, mild hoppers; the flour mixes with cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by MDK Food Products (Pvt) Ltd, No. 48, Aramanagolla, Horana, Sri Lanka; the bag is marked as a product of Sri Lanka. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Hopper Flour, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite rice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg bag (bulk item)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4792101001036\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice flour only as listed, suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no gluten-free or allergen statement verified, so check the bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo nutrition panel was available for this pack at the time of writing; the panel printed on the pack you receive applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. This is a bulk item: instead of free standard shipping it carries a flat bulk-shipping fee based on the total bulk weight in your order ($8.99 up to 15 lb, then $19.99, $27.99 or $37.99 for heavier orders), charged once per order, not per item. Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders and avoids the fee. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bulk bag of the same fine white rice flour MDK sells in 700 g packs, milled so the dough takes cold water and presses cleanly through a string hopper mould. It is the everyday choice for soft, pale string hoppers and also makes pittu and murukku.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice flour, with no artificial colours or preservatives, as listed for this flour. The ingredient list printed on the bag you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No allergen statement has been verified for this bag. Rice is the only listed ingredient, but no gluten-free claim is made, so check the bag you receive if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix with cold water to a soft dough, press through a string hopper mould and steam about 7 minutes. Also used for pittu, thosai and murukku. A 5 kg bag is a bulk pack; about 250 g of flour makes 20 to 25 string hoppers, so expect around 20 batches per bag. Serve with kiri hodi, pol sambol and dhal, or with a meat curry for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e ඉඳිආප්ප පිටි \/ இடியப்ப மாவு · indi appa piti \/ idiyappa maavu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; reseal after opening. For a 5 kg bag, decant a week's supply into an airtight container and keep the rest sealed; rice flour picks up moisture and odours in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs white string hopper flour gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRice is the only listed ingredient and contains no gluten by nature, but the bag does not carry a verified gluten-free claim or allergen statement. If you have coeliac disease, check the bag you receive for a facility statement before using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between red and white string hopper flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed is milled from red (less polished) rice and gives darker, nuttier, slightly firmer string hoppers; white is from polished white rice and gives softer, milder ones. Both are prepared the same way. Many families keep both and alternate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy 5 kg instead of the 700 g pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price per pound is lower and you will not run out mid-week. The 5 kg bag suits households that make string hoppers or pittu several times a month. It ships as a bulk item with a flat fee, so add it to a larger order, or pick it up free in Bohemia, NY with your online order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does bulk shipping work for this bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 5 kg bag is a bulk item, so instead of free standard shipping it carries one flat bulk-shipping fee per order based on the total bulk weight: $8.99 up to 15 lb, and higher tiers for heavier orders. Free pickup in Bohemia, New York for online orders avoids the fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store a 5 kg bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecant into airtight containers and keep cool and dry; rice flour picks up moisture and odours. In hot, humid months keep part of it in the fridge or freezer. Used within a few months it stays fresh and the dough behaves as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many string hoppers will I get from the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 250 g of flour makes a stack of 20 to 25 string hoppers, so a 5 kg bag gives around 20 such batches. Mix with cold water to a soft dough, press through the mould and steam about 7 minutes; serve with kiri hodi and pol sambol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MDK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53108098498869,"sku":"001-MDK-STHOFLWH-5KG","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/MDKWhiteRiceStringHopperFlour-5kg.avif?v=1786650352"},{"product_id":"thiru-roasted-red-rice-flour-8lbs","title":"THIRU Roasted Red Rice Flour, 8lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThiru Roasted Red Rice Flour is an 8 lb (3.62 kg) bag of roasted flour made from 100% red rice (Oryza sativa). Product of Sri Lanka, sold under the Thiru \"Authentic Jaffna\" brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka. Imported and distributed in the USA by ICM Imports Inc., Monroe, NJ, \"exclusively from the house of ASOKA\" (per the pack).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb (3.62 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasted red rice flour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% red rice (Oryza sativa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServings per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 (1\/4 cup \/ 40 g each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer serving (1\/4 cup, 40 g), as printed on the pack: Calories 150.3; Total fat 0.60 g; Saturated fat 0 g; Trans fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 2.35 mg; Total carbohydrate 32.9 g; Dietary fiber 1.00 g; Total sugars 0 g (0 g added sugars); Protein 3.56 g. 50 servings per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a heavy 8 lb bag and ships from New York. Free shipping on orders of $69.99 and over. See our shipping and returns policies for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed rice that has been roasted and milled into flour. In Tamil the pack reads வறுத்த சிவப்பு அரிசி மா; in Sinhala, බැදිපු රතු කාල් පිටි.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% red rice (Oryza sativa).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo allergen statement is printed on the pack. Please check the pack before use if you have allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse as a traditional Sri Lankan flour for dishes such as pittu and string hoppers, following your own recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasted red rice flour, red raw rice flour, rathu kekulu flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo retain aroma and flavour, store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack lists one ingredient: 100% red rice (Oryza sativa).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in a bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack states 50 servings of 1\/4 cup (40 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a product of Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THIRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624162361653,"sku":"001-THIRU-RRRFLOUR-8LBS","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/THIRURoastedRedRiceFlour_8lbs.avif?v=1791213496"}],"url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/collections\/string-hopper-flour-and-mixes.oembed","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}