Steamed Momos

Delight your taste buds with authentic Steamed Momos, a beloved Himalayan street food that's perfect as an appetizer or snack. These tender dumplings feature a soft, handmade dough filled with a juicy mixture of ground chicken or pork, fragrant ginger and garlic, crunchy cabbage, and fresh coriander, all seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of black pepper. The secret to their irresistible appeal lies in the steaming process, which ensures a light, delicate texture that pairs beautifully with a tangy tomato chutney or savory soy sauce dip. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe makes it easy to recreate restaurant-quality momos right in your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, Steamed Momos are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups water
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 250 grams ground chicken or pork
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add about 3/4 cup of water, kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the ground chicken or pork with the cooked onion mixture, soy sauce, cabbage, coriander, remaining salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 4

After the dough has rested, knead it for another minute and divide it into small, equal-sized pieces (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).

Step 5

Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter. Place a tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each circle.

Step 6

Carefully fold the dough over the filling into your preferred shape, ensuring a tight seal around the filling to prevent it from bursting during cooking.

Step 7

Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Lightly oil the steamer basket to prevent the momos from sticking.

Step 8

Place the momos in a single layer in the steamer basket, leaving enough space between each to prevent them from sticking together.

Step 9

Cover and steam the momos for about 15-20 minutes, until the dough is no longer sticky and the filling is cooked through.

Step 10

Serve hot with a side of spicy tomato chutney or soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1423.2

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 215mg	0%
Sodium 4332.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 72.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.9mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1160.1mg	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: 22.9%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 56.6%