Food- Chicken Momos

Chicken Momos

    Momos are a popular street food in northern parts of India. These are also known as Dim Sum and are basically dumplings made from flour with savory stuffing. Learn to make this popular Tibetan recipe of easy veg momos from scratch with two folding techniques. The momos recipe is also vegan.

Enjoy your homemade chicken momos! Remember, you can adjust the spices and fillings according to your taste preferences.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

💜2 cups all-purpose flour

💜1/2 teaspoon salt

💜Water, as needed

For the filling:

💜1 cup ground chicken

💜1 small onion, finely chopped

💜2-3 garlic cloves, minced

💜1-inch piece of ginger, grated

💜2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

💜1 tablespoon soy sauce

💜1 tablespoon vegetable oil

💜Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dipping sauce:

💜1/4 cup soy sauce

💜2 tablespoons vinegar

💜1 tablespoon chili sauce (optional)

💜1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

💜1 teaspoon sugar

💜1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

💥In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until you have a smooth, pliable dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

💥In a separate bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, cilantro, soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

💥On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into small equal-sized portions. Take one portion and roll it into a thin, circular shape using a rolling pin. Make sure the edges are slightly thinner than the center.

💥Make sure the edges are slightly thinner than the center.

    

💥Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center of the rolled dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling, pleating and sealing the edges to form a half-moon shape. Repeat this process for the remaining dough and filling.

💥Steam the momos in a steamer basket or a steamer pot for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes translucent and the chicken is cooked through.

💥While the momos are steaming, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce (if using), sesame oil (if using), sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

💥Once the momos are cooked, remove them from the steamer and serve hot with the dipping sauce.