Momos Recipe
Certainly! Here’s a recipe for making delicious momos, a popular Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, filled with a savory mixture of vegetables or meat.
### **Momos Recipe**
#### **Ingredients:**
**For the Dough:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
– 1 tablespoon oil (optional, for softer dough)
**For the Filling:**
**Vegetable Filling:**
– 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
– 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
– 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon oil
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
– 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or spring onions (optional)
**Meat Filling:**
– 250 grams minced chicken or pork
– 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
– 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon oil
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
– 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or spring onions (optional)
**For Steaming:**
– Water (for steaming)
– Cabbage leaves or parchment paper (to line the steaming basket)
#### **Instructions:**
**1. Prepare the Dough:**
1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth, soft dough. If using, add oil to make the dough more pliable.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
**2. Prepare the Filling:**
**Vegetable Filling:**
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute.
2. Add onions and cook until translucent.
3. Add chopped cabbage and carrots, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Remove from heat and let it cool. Optionally, stir in chopped cilantro or spring onions.
**Meat Filling:**
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute.
2. Add onions and cook until translucent.
3. Add minced meat and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. Add chopped cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender and well combined.
6. Remove from heat and let it cool. Optionally, stir in chopped cilantro or spring onions.
**3. Assemble the Momos:**
1. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle on a floured surface.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
3. Fold the edges of the dough to cover the filling, pinching and pleating the edges to seal the momo. You can shape them into a half-moon, round, or any shape you prefer.
**4. Steam the Momos:**
1. Line a steaming basket with cabbage leaves or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Arrange the momos in the basket, making sure they don’t touch each other.
3. Steam over boiling water for about 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is cooked and slightly translucent.
**5. Serve:**
– Serve the momos hot with a dipping sauce or chutney, such as spicy tomato chutney or garlic sauce.
Enjoy your homemade momos!
