Pork Momo

Delight your taste buds with homemade Pork Momos, a beloved Himalayan delicacy bursting with juicy, savory flavors. These tender, steamed dumplings feature a perfectly seasoned filling of ground pork, aromatic garlic and ginger, finely chopped cabbage, zesty green chili, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in a soft, handmade dough. Infused with a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil, the pork filling delivers a harmonious balance of umami and spice. Shaped with care and steamed to perfection, each momo is a pocket of flavorful goodness. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting dish pairs beautifully with spicy chili sauce or tangy soy dipping sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a wholesome family treat, this Pork Momo recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and offers a delicious exploration of Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 250 ml Water
• 500 grams Ground pork
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 50 grams Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 100 grams Cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 unit Green chili, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and water to form a soft dough. Knead well for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

In another bowl, mix together the ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, finely chopped cabbage, chopped green chili, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined. This will be your filling.

Step 3

Divide the rested dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Roll each ball into a thin, round disc approximately 3 inches in diameter.

Step 4

Place about one tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each disc. Fold the dough over the filling and start pleating the edge to seal the momo in a crescent shape, ensuring there are no gaps.

Step 5

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 6

Prepare a steamer by filling it with water and bringing it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Lightly grease the steamer rack with oil to prevent sticking, then place the momos on the rack in a single layer without touching each other.

Step 8

Steam the momos for about 12-15 minutes until the dough is cooked through and the pork filling is juicy and tender.

Step 9

Serve the pork momos hot with dipping sauces of your choice, such as soy sauce or a spicy chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1631.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3569.9

Total Fat 124.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 450mg	0%
Sodium 3880.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 188.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 354.9mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 1327.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 46.8%