Easy Chicken Momo Dumplings (Sajilo Kukhura ko Momo) सजिलो कुखुराको म:म:
This Quick and Easy Chicken Momo Dumpling Recipe has been perfected over time to offer a straightforward and easy approach to making these beloved dumplings. This recipe simplifies the momo-making process while preserving all the authentic, delicious flavours that make momos a national treasure of Nepal. Get ready to enjoy authentic Nepali chicken momos right at home, made surprisingly simple. This recipe proves that you don’t need fancy or complicated ingredients to create something mouthwateringly good.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 44 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 400 gram Plain flour
- 200 mls Water (Warm)
- 400 gram Chicken Mince
- 300 gram White Onions (Finely chopped or grated)
- 10 stalks Fresh coriander (Finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon Cornflour (Add the cold water to the cornflour and mix well)
- 6 tablespoon Cold Water
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 Green chilli (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Making the Dough
- 2
In a large bowl, add the flour
- 3
Gradually pour warm water into the bowl, a small amount at a time. Add just enough water to start forming a more solid dough structure. You don't want the dough to get too sticky, as the starch soaks up water, it will slowly become softer.
- 4
Mix and knead the dough for several minutes until it becomes soft and pliable.
- 5
Cover the dough with a moist cloth or cling film and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the dough to relax and become more elastic.
- 6
Preparing the Filling
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While the dough is resting, you can start preparing the filling for your momos. Place minced meat in a large mixing bowl.
- 8
Add all the momo filling ingredients to a large bowl. Make sure to mix the cornflour and cold water together first before adding to the bowl.
- 9
Mix the ingredients together well using a spatula or ideally using your hands to really mix everything well (you can use a glove)
- 10
Making the momo wrappers the easy way
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Sprinkle some flour over a flat surface, such as a tabletop or a large chopping board, to prevent sticking.
- 12
Take the rested dough out of the bowl and place it on a flat surface. Knead the dough ball for a couple of minutes.
- 13
Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball, then roll into a cylinder sausage shape.
- 14
Roll each of the 4 dough balls into a large flat sheet using a rolling pin
- 15
Use a cup or glass to cut out round shapes from the dough. Dust each wrapper with flour to prevent sticking and cover with cling film or a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
- 16
Filling and Shaping Momos
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Take a wrapper and place a tablespoon of filling in the centre.
- 18
Enclose by folding the tip of the wrapper, making pleats and pinching at the ends. If you want to keep things simple, just fold the circular wrapper in half into a semicircle shape and press the edges together to seal the filling.
- 19
Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers until all the filling is used.
- 20
Steaming the Dumplings
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Grease the steamer with vegetable oil before placing the dumplings inside to avoid sticking.
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Place the dumplings in the steamer and steam for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
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Serving the Momo
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Serve the momo dumplings with freshly made dip. Enjoy!