Giveaway: Hoppers: The Cookbook

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes, Memories and Inspiration from Sri Lankan Homes, Streets and Beyond by Karan Gokani.

Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from Sri Lanka and Beyond by Karan Gokani showcases signature recipes from the cult London restaurants, while also going further explore the dishes, places and people that inspired them. 

London has been turned on to the foods of Sri Lanka for some time, but of the city’s restaurant Hoppers, which Karan Gokani manages as part of his wife’s family business, the Evening Standard says, “nowhere else is it done so seductively.” Named for the crêpes made from fermented rice and coconut milk batter, beloved by southern Indians and Sri Lankans, Hoppers features dishes that range from spicy shrimp to a guinea fowl kari (curry) to a special menu highlighting the coconut spirit arrack (coconut, Gokani says, is one of the most versatile ingredients).

The book celebrates both home cooking and the food served at roadside shacks, kitchens and stalls across Sri Lanka. Karan Gokani explores the classics as well as new recipes developed at Hoppers restaurants. Stunning location photography, glorious food, warmth, personality and generosity suffuse the pages of this cookbook.

Our takes you inside this beautiful book and features the following

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Which recipe in the index would you like to try first?

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154 Comments

  • matag  on  February 8, 2023

    Devilled prawns

  • akrupnick  on  February 8, 2023

    Chicken curry puff – yum

  • lean1  on  February 8, 2023

    Devilled Cashews

  • ravensfan  on  February 8, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • demomcook  on  February 8, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry

  • thecharlah  on  February 8, 2023

    Nial’s Christmas stuffing

  • gingerroot  on  February 8, 2023

    Goat Roti!

  • Milly  on  February 9, 2023

    I would make the Deviled Prawns as they were a favourite when we did a food tour of Sri Lanka. Amazing flavours

  • justjackie  on  February 9, 2023

    String hopper recipe as I recently bought an extruder for these with nets to steam.

  • Curlyfatkins  on  February 9, 2023

    Mutton rolls

  • wildchild  on  February 9, 2023

    Mutton rolls

  • renharvey  on  February 9, 2023

    Beetroot and beet leaf mallung

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  February 9, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • nvernon  on  February 9, 2023

    Bitter gourd sambol

  • sarahawker  on  February 9, 2023

    Tamarind prawn curry

  • Siegal  on  February 9, 2023

    Hot butter squid

  • dataentrytard  on  February 9, 2023

    I would like to try the Mackerel buns first.

  • Jiminy  on  February 10, 2023

    Devilled baby potatoes!

  • amaLA  on  February 10, 2023

    Chicken Curry!

  • Bohrnsen  on  February 10, 2023

    Chicken Curry Puffs

  • acecil  on  February 10, 2023

    cheese dosas

  • roxlet  on  February 10, 2023

    Chicken Curry

  • luccio  on  February 10, 2023

    Jaffna curry powder

  • JPurser  on  February 10, 2023

    Goat Roti 🙂

  • hrk  on  February 10, 2023

    Potato fry

  • foodie16  on  February 10, 2023

    Kale mallung

  • ozfoodie  on  February 10, 2023

    The flavours of the Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry look absolutely wonderful. And I love that it is a recipe for 2 – perfect for me.

  • t.t  on  February 10, 2023

    Lamb kari

  • aealair  on  February 10, 2023

    Mutton varuval

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  February 10, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • reader1trees  on  February 10, 2023

    Parsnip and okra curry or Devilled Paneer for me.

  • elysedc  on  February 11, 2023

    Root vegetable curry!

  • virjeania  on  February 11, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • Smallbrownhound  on  February 11, 2023

    Love Sri Lankan food and most want to try Beef Rib Fry.

  • rkosully  on  February 11, 2023

    Vegetable roti.

  • dzm  on  February 11, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry

  • oduong930  on  February 11, 2023

    chicken curry puffs

  • PeatMarsh  on  February 12, 2023

    Love Hoppers – chicken curry

  • GillB  on  February 12, 2023

    Devilled cashews

  • Breeze81  on  February 13, 2023

    Devilled Cashews

  • kbennall  on  February 13, 2023

    Anything with goat in it!

  • sarahteertzah  on  February 13, 2023

    Leena’s cucumber curry

  • maci234  on  February 13, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • Dendav  on  February 14, 2023

    Chicken curry

  • Plumbobmummy  on  February 14, 2023

    Devilled cauliflower

  • agreaves19  on  February 14, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • Dolcetto23  on  February 14, 2023

    Hoppers fish curry

  • tinatwo1961  on  February 14, 2023

    Devilled baby potatoes!

  • bopper  on  February 14, 2023

    Mutton rolls

  • Knitknut  on  February 14, 2023

    Devilled prawns

  • Silvia.gil  on  February 15, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • emi10383  on  February 15, 2023

    Chicken Curry Puffs

  • LaurenE  on  February 15, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • sallyc06  on  February 16, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry looks delicious!

  • Isis1981uk  on  February 16, 2023

    Devilled chicken

  • prettypistol  on  February 17, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • Emmormous  on  February 17, 2023

    Deviled Prawns

  • kmn4  on  February 17, 2023

    Curried butternut squash soup

  • Roosta  on  February 17, 2023

    Tomato chutney

  • lilmiztam22  on  February 19, 2023

    Nial’s Christmas stuffing

  • natashatheoharous  on  February 20, 2023

    The classic string hoppers, of course!

  • GrooveHeart  on  February 23, 2023

    Fried Little Fish

  • etcjm  on  February 23, 2023

    Devilled Chicken

  • Shelley.b  on  February 23, 2023

    devilled prawns

  • anguyen  on  February 23, 2023

    Goat Roti

  • Bake4one  on  February 26, 2023

    Mutton rolls

  • clairew137  on  February 26, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry

  • lucymajor94  on  February 26, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • jigglesfrog  on  February 26, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • kaivulagi  on  February 26, 2023

    Oh my gosh, I love Sri Lankan food. The goat roti sound amazing.

  • Leonard5854  on  February 27, 2023

    Brinjal moju

  • acarson  on  February 27, 2023

    String Hoppers

  • Spud13  on  February 28, 2023

    Tuna cutlets

  • silversand  on  February 28, 2023

    Wattalapam

  • betsyradelow  on  February 28, 2023

    Chicken curry

  • BMeyer  on  February 28, 2023

    chicken curry puffs

  • Annsfoodanddrink15  on  March 1, 2023

    Chicken Curry

  • ChicagoJen  on  March 1, 2023

    Tempered chickpeas

  • Charlieemma  on  March 2, 2023

    Goat roti

  • GaCathy  on  March 3, 2023

    Chicken Curry

  • kellilee  on  March 5, 2023

    Beetroot Curry

  • moralla  on  March 5, 2023

    String hoppers

  • maggz19671  on  March 5, 2023

    Devilled cashews

  • sayeater  on  March 7, 2023

    Devilled paneer

  • karliekramer  on  March 8, 2023

    lentil vadai

  • Bookstack  on  March 8, 2023

    Chicken Curry

  • NaomiH  on  March 10, 2023

    Masala dosas

  • JenjiD  on  March 10, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • et12  on  March 11, 2023

    Chettinad chicken bites

  • mhindle  on  March 11, 2023

    Goat roti

  • Soulkitchenjen  on  March 15, 2023

    Chicken curry

  • debbiehb  on  March 16, 2023

    Deviled prawns

  • Lilli_  on  March 16, 2023

    Brinjal moju! It sounds delicious.

  • ErinPacitti27  on  March 16, 2023

    Cheese dosas!

  • paulo_b  on  March 17, 2023

    Goat Roti

  • bc1991  on  March 19, 2023

    Devilled cashews

  • paulbing  on  March 20, 2023

    Hot Butter Squid

  • banba1  on  March 20, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • nocona  on  March 21, 2023

    Devilled Prawns – nom nom nom

  • LSanders  on  March 21, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • Babycarrot  on  March 24, 2023

    Banana chips – seems like a great way to use up older bananas.

  • babiafi  on  March 25, 2023

    the pineapple curry

  • Jenamarie  on  March 25, 2023

    Devilled tofu

  • v.t  on  March 27, 2023

    Devilled baby potatoes

  • Ishtar  on  March 28, 2023

    Eastern dry okra curry

  • CompsAlex  on  March 29, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • Dannausc  on  March 29, 2023

    Deviled cashews

  • michalow  on  March 30, 2023

    tamarind rice

  • theBlackbird  on  April 1, 2023

    ginger tamarind wings

  • michelle666  on  April 2, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • hawaiieat  on  April 2, 2023

    I would give Nial’s Christmas stuffing a try first

  • dbielick  on  April 4, 2023

    Goat roti

  • Peirsd60  on  April 5, 2023

    Tamarind prawn curry

  • stulled  on  April 5, 2023

    beef rib fry

  • Lesevans6  on  April 6, 2023

    Chicken Curry Puffs

  • jrhymer  on  April 6, 2023

    Chicken Curry Puffs

  • denise21  on  April 6, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • sheridarby  on  April 6, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • zeeenie  on  April 7, 2023

    Devilled tofu

  • Emmamaryd  on  April 7, 2023

    Chicken curry

  • DimensionAEB  on  April 7, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • Heaton99  on  April 7, 2023

    tempered chickpeas

  • teamkies  on  April 7, 2023

    Roasted aubergine curry

  • Lora724  on  April 7, 2023

    Devilled cauliflower

  • molly57  on  April 8, 2023

    Chicken Curry

  • Sand9  on  April 8, 2023

    Tomato Chutney x

  • ickle0ne  on  April 8, 2023

    Vegetable roti

  • Glimble  on  April 8, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • ClaireHamilton  on  April 8, 2023

    Tamarind prawn curry

  • PatBarrett  on  April 8, 2023

    Chicken curry puffs

  • Twiddle  on  April 8, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry

  • LeahT50  on  April 11, 2023

    Brinjal Moju, love aubergine in all its forms.

  • kitchen_chick  on  April 11, 2023

    Fish head curry

  • uk2nl  on  April 13, 2023

    Chicken curry traybake

  • Longtallfran  on  April 13, 2023

    Lamb kari

  • Bessp  on  April 14, 2023

    I want to try the Mackerel buns

  • joke7  on  April 14, 2023

    Root Vegetable Curry

  • orchidlady01  on  April 14, 2023

    Mango pickle

  • dwagon  on  April 14, 2023

    Chicken Curry for me

  • mumliz  on  April 15, 2023

    Vegetable roti

  • humptybren  on  April 15, 2023

    Tempered chickpeas

  • jackQ  on  April 15, 2023

    Seafood curry

  • grumpygraham  on  April 15, 2023

    Nial’s Christmas stuffing

  • hammygav03  on  April 15, 2023

    Goat Roti

  • nicolej922  on  April 15, 2023

    Leena’s pineapple curry

  • millyvanilli3  on  April 15, 2023

    Sweet potato, squash & spinach curry

  • dorawhitetail  on  April 15, 2023

    Mackerel buns

  • lorelaicrumpet  on  April 15, 2023

    Mutton rolls

  • SHORTMAN  on  April 15, 2023

    Tamarind Prawn Curry

  • angiemac18  on  April 15, 2023

    seafood curry

  • e4b4  on  April 15, 2023

    Chicken curry puff

  • misty33  on  April 15, 2023

    Negombo crab curry

  • PhillipJD  on  April 16, 2023

    “Chocolate biscuit pudding”.

  • DesiKim  on  May 5, 2023

    Wattalapam

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