Chicken Momos Recipe

Chicken Momos Recipe

Momos, or steamed dumplings, are a popular street food in Nepal and Tibet. They are typically filled with a savory mixture of meat or vegetables and served with a spicy dipping sauce.Chicken momos are a classic and flavorful option. Making momos at home is easier than you might think and allows you to customize the filling to your liking.

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste
• For the filling:
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup chopped cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the dipping sauce:
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red chili oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced

Directions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, warm water, oil, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Assemble the momos: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet. Cut out circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
4. Steam the momos: Place a steamer basket in a pot of boiling water. Arrange the momos in the steamer basket, making sure they don't overlap. Cover the pot and steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the momos are cooked through.
5. Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine all the dipping sauce ingredients. Stir well.
6. Serve: Serve the hot momos with the dipping sauce.