Momo (Nepali Steamed Dumplings)

Momo is a traditional Nepalese dish made with steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of meat and spices. The word “momo” literally means “dumpling” in the Nepali language.

Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 500g ground beef
• 250g ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Dumpling Wrappers

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup warm water

Dipping Sauce (optional)

Mix the following:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe Steps

1. Make the Dumpling Wrappers

Combine flour, vegetable oil, and warm water in a bowl. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes. Divide into small balls, flatten slightly.

2. Prepare the Meat Filling

In a pan over medium heat, cook ground beef and pork until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

3. Assemble the Momo

Place a small spoonful of meat filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold into triangles or squares to seal.

4. Steam the Momo

In a steamer basket, place the momo on top of each other and steam for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Optional: Serve with Dipping Sauce

Combine soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Serve with steamed momo.

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