Nepali Momo Steamed Dumplings (Printable)
Soft, juicy steamed dumplings filled with spiced meat or vegetables from Nepal, served with bold tomato chili dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 3/4 cup water
→ Meat Filling
04 - 8 oz ground chicken or pork
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Tomato Sesame Dipping Sauce
16 - 2 medium tomatoes
17 - 1-2 fresh red chilies
18 - 2 cloves garlic
19 - 1/2-inch ginger
20 - 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
22 - 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
23 - Salt to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add water while kneading to form a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
02 - Combine ground meat, onion, garlic, ginger, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, oil, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed.
03 - Divide dough into 24 small balls. Roll each into a 3-inch thin circle. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center. Fold and pleat edges together to seal, forming round or crescent shapes.
04 - Lightly oil steamer basket or line with parchment paper. Arrange momos without touching. Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until dough is cooked through and filling is hot.
05 - Char tomatoes over open flame or under broiler until skins blister. Peel and blend with chilies, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Serve steamed momos immediately with spicy tomato dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These dumplings freeze beautifully so you can always have homemade comfort food ready
- The chile tomato dipping sauce transforms something simple into something absolutely addictive
02 -
- Letting the dough rest is nonnegotiable or your wrappers will keep shrinking back as you roll
- Do not overfill the momos or they will burst open while steaming
03 -
- Place a tiny cube of butter inside each momo before sealing for extra juiciness
- Freeze uncooked momos on a baking sheet before transferring to bags so they do not stick together