Steamed Momos Recipe (Indian Dumplings)
A delicious and versatile Sikkimese meat-filled dumpling serves as an enjoyable appetizer.
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Instructions
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Prepare a steamer for cooking.
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Combine flour and salt, gradually adding about 6 tablespoons of water to create a stiff dough; knead until smooth, then cover.
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Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until golden.
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Brown the meat, then incorporate soy and chili sauces, mixing well.
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Season with pepper and salt, cooking until the pork is done, then let the filling cool.
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Divide the dough into 16 equal balls and roll each into a thin 4-inch circle.
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Place one tablespoon of cooled pork filling in the center of each circle, moistening the edges with water.
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Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal, forming desired dumpling shapes.
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Steam the dumplings for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Serve immediately with tomato achaar and Thukpa.