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Classic Chicken Momos
Traditional dish · Tibetan/Nepalese
Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned minced chicken and finely chopped vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough wrapper. A staple street food and comfort dish.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Water1/2 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Ground chicken1 lb
- Onion, finely chopped1/2 cup
- Ginger, minced1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced1 tbsp
- Cilantro, chopped1/4 cup
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Green chilies, finely chopped (optional)1 tsp
Steps
- 1
Make the dough: Mix flour, salt, and water. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green chilies (if using). Mix well.
- 3
Roll out the dough thinly and cut into small circles (about 3 inches in diameter).
- 4
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold and pleat the edges to seal, creating various traditional momo shapes.
- 5
Steam the momos for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
- 6
Serve hot with a dipping sauce.
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