Juicy Chicken Momo

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground chicken (chicken mince)
• 1 Red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Momo masala (or a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (heated, to keep the filling juicy)
• Salt (to taste)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (freshly chopped)
• 30 Momo wrappers (store-bought or homemade dough circles)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped red onion, ginger-garlic paste, momo masala, soy sauce, and chopped cilantro.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil until shimmering and pour it over the meat mixture. Season with salt to taste and mix thoroughly until well combined.

3. 3

   Take a momo wrapper and place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center.

4. 4

   Pleat the edges of the wrapper to seal the momo into your desired shape (round or crescent), ensuring there are no gaps for the juices to escape.

5. 5

   Prepare a steamer by lightly greasing the steamer tray with oil to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Arrange the momos in the steamer tray, leaving space between them so they don't stick together.

7. 7

   Steam the momos over boiling water for approximately 12 minutes, or until the wrapper is translucent and the chicken is fully cooked.

8. 8

   Serve hot with a spicy tomato-based momo achar (dipping sauce).

Notes

If you cannot find momo masala, use a mix of cumin, coriander, and a pinch of turmeric. Adding hot oil to the raw meat mixture is a key technique to ensure the filling remains juicy after steaming.

Nutrition per serving

• momo
• chicken
• dumplings
• nepali
• steamed
• main course
• comfort food