Momos Tibetian Steamed Dumplings
Take a culinary journey to the Himalayas with these irresistible Momos, Tibetan Steamed Dumplings, a beloved comfort food that combines delicate craftsmanship with bold flavor. These perfectly steamed pockets are made from a soft, hand-kneaded dough and stuffed with your choice of savory ground chicken or vibrant mixed vegetables, infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for a tantalizing taste. The finely chopped cabbage, carrots, and onions add both texture and a burst of freshness, while the pleated dumpling shapes bring an artisanal touch to your table. Ready in just under an hour, these dumplings are ideal for sharing—serve them hot with a spicy chili-garlic or sesame dipping sauce and watch them disappear! Perfect as appetizers or a light main course, this dish is a wholesome, flavorful nod to Tibetan street food that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1.5 cups Ground chicken or mixed vegetables (finely chopped)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 cup Cabbage (finely shredded)
- 0.5 cups Carrot (grated)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead the mixture to form a soft, pliable dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.
Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken or mixed vegetables, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, soy sauce, black pepper, and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Divide the rested dough into small, equal-sized portions and roll them into balls. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin circular wrapper about 3 inches in diameter.
Place about a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of each wrapper. Carefully fold the edges of the wrapper over the filling, pleating and pinching the edges to seal the dumpling. Repeat this process for all wrappers.
Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Arrange the momos in the basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Heat water in a steamer pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Place the steamer basket over the pot, cover with a lid, and steam the momos for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the wrappers appear translucent.
Carefully remove the steamed momos from the basket and transfer them to a serving plate. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as chili-garlic or sesame sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 307 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3313 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.2 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1755 mg | 37% | |
*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.
