Instructions

1. Set the uncooked rice in a bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak for about 3 hours. In a separate small bowl, combine the dried yeast and honey with 3 tablespoons water, let rest for 1 hour.
2. Put the cooked rice, cumin, yeast mixture, and pre-soaked rice into a blender and pulse a few times. Add about 3/4–1 cup water to mixture to produce a semi smooth paste (the mixture will resemble hummus).
3. In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, coconut oil and salt. Slowly pour in the rice/yeast mixture and stir to combine. Cover in plastic wrap and allow to rest in the fridge for 8–12 hours (this allows the yeast to ferment).
4. When ready to make the appams, heat a small non-stick skillet on medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and swirl the pan with your wrist, allowing the batter to spread evenly (there will be holes, that's perfectly fine!). Cook covered for about 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. Uncover and flip, letting the second side cook for just a minute or so. Be brave with your flip, the more you touch these delicate pancakes, the greater the possibility they will break.
5. Keep warm in a low heat oven until ready to serve. Garnish with cashews and cilantro, if desired.