String Hoppers

November 15, 2009 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

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I had coffee today with the gorgeous Spice Girl, who was in my neck of the woods for a meeting.

As we were leaving, she handed me not only a large bag of the most unusual Turkish Delight I’ve ever tried, but also a complete meal – purchased from Janani, a well known Sri Lankan restaurant in Homebush. What you see above is only a tiny portion of what she gave me – there was enough for dinner for two, lunch for me tomorrow and I was able to send a small tasting plate to both Pete D and Maude.

The interesting noodley things at the bottom of the photo are string hoppers, a traditional Sri Lankan pancake, made from red rice flour. Each one is a flat disc, constructed from a swirl of noodles. These were accompanied by the yellow curry – a sour, mildly spicy soup with tomato, onion and potato pieces.

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Of course, the Spice Girl, my Convergent Other, also bought my all time favourite dish from Janani – the eggplant curry. I absolutely adore this, and have been known to make Pete drive to Homebush just to buy me a small serve (they also do a mean lime rice, if you ever get there).

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I’m feeling very blessed to have such generous friends – thanks again for thinking of me, Spice Girl!

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Posted in Food & Friends | Tagged eggplant curry, Janani, Sri Lankan food Sydney, string hoppers | 6 Comments

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on November 15, 2009 at 9:24 am Kitchen Butterfly

Talk about blessings….aren’t good friends just so. I also just shared a tale of friendship blessings! And all the food looks delish…thanks Spice Girl…on Celia’s behalf
- on November 15, 2009 at 11:05 am figjamandlimecordial
  
  It really was delicious, Oz, and I truly am blessed with wonderful friends! :)
on November 16, 2009 at 9:49 am spice and more

It was my pleasure Celia….glad you enjoyed it. I also love that eggplant curry. The crab curry is another one of my faves at Janani. :)
And you are a very generous friend yourself m’dear so it is only right that you attract that back!
- on November 17, 2009 at 6:20 am figjamandlimecordial
  
  Thanks again, SG! Crab curry – I’ve never even noticed it on the menu! Must look out for it next time I’m there…
on December 25, 2009 at 7:21 am Marylyn Cassidy

Hi,

I have been looking at your website and was wondering if the above restaurant is really celiac as I would like to take a friend who has the condition. Another thing where can I buy the bread that you have been taking about?

Thanks
- on December 25, 2009 at 7:51 am figjamandlimecordial
  
  Hi Marylyn,
  
  I have no idea if Janani is coeliac-friendly, you would definitely need to call them to check. I somehow think it’s unlikely though, as many of the dishes would probably have cornflour in them. Please note that most things on my blog are NOT gluten-free, only the occasional ones marked as such.
  
  I don’t know of anywhere to buy gluten-free bread – but the recipe we use to make it is here.
  
  Cheers, Celia

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