Dushpula (Nepali Stuffed Momo)

Dushpula, also known as Nepali Stuffed Momo, is a popular dish from the Himalayan region of Nepal. It consists of dumplings filled with spiced meat and served in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients

Meat

• 500g ground beef
• 250g ground pork

Spices and Herbs

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Broth

• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water

Garnishes

• Chopped cilantro, for garnish
• Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

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Dushpula Sauce (optional)

Mix the following:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

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Recipe Steps

1. Make the Dumplings

Combine ground beef and pork, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well with your hands until just combined. Add chopped cilantro and scallions, and mix until just combined.

2. Assemble the Dumplings

Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 dumplings.

3. Cook the Broth

In a large pot, combine beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

4. Steam the Dumplings

Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Place the steamer basket over the boiling broth and steam for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.

5. Serve

Serve the dum

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