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Turning leftover food into something delicious is a tradition rooted in creativity and sustainability — and today’s sweet treat is a perfect example of that. Whether made from leftover idiyappa (string hoppers) or prepared specifically for this purpose, this sesame-jaggery sweet transforms a simple meal into an irresistible delight. Rich with rice flour and coconut goodness, this recipe brings the nostalgic taste of traditional Sri Lankan sweets right into your home.

Let’s take a look at how to make it step by step!

Materials Used.

prepared string hoppers 15.
1/2 Cup of hot water.
Sugar 200g.
1 1/2 Cup of coconut milk.
1 Teaspoon of Ground cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
4 Tablespoon of Fried rice flour.

The cooking process as follows.

Now let’s get ready to prepare this dish. First, take the pre-cooked string hoppers and break them into small pieces as shown below.

Now take a pan and place it on the stove. Once it is heated, add a small amount of sugar and let it caramelize. After it turns into caramel, add a little hot water and stir until it blends well. Then, add the remaining sugar and allow it to caramelize again. Once done, add the coconut milk and mix everything well.

Now add the broken string hoppers, a little rice flour, ground cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom to the pan, and mix everything thoroughly. Continue mixing until it forms a thick, sticky mixture like a talapa (traditional sweet). Once it thickens properly, transfer it onto a tray.

Now, once it has cooled, cut it into pieces.

So, this sweet treat made from string hoppers is perfect as a tea-time snack or light refreshment. It brings a rare delight to the table. Whether you share it with guests or offer it to your loved ones, this string hopper-based Thalapa is sure to spark conversation and bring a smile with every bite. It’s a unique recipe worth trying—so give it a go! That’s all from me for today. Wishing you all a wonderful day!