Steam the all-purpose flour for approximately 30 minutes, using a steamer over a gas cooker or wood fire.

Allow the steamed flour to cool completely.

Break up the cooled flour and sift it once or twice to remove any lumps.

Combine the sifted flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

Gradually add boiling water to the flour and salt mixture, mixing continuously.

Quickly mix the ingredients until a pliable dough forms.

Take a small amount of dough and place it in a string hopper mould.

Squeeze the dough onto a string hopper mat in a circular pattern to form the string hoppers.

Arrange 5-10 string hopper mats in a steamer.

Steam the string hoppers over a pan of boiling water for approximately 5 minutes, or until cooked.

Once cooked, remove the string hoppers from the mats and place them on a serving dish.

Serve hot with curries.