Delicate, paper-thin wrappers filled with juicy, seasoned chicken and steamed to perfection- every bite of this chicken momos is warm, tender, and bursting with flavour.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup lukewarm water (or as needed)
- 1 tsp oil
For the filling
- 300 g chicken mince
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or cooking oil)
Preparation
- Mix flour and salt.
- Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
- Add oil and knead for another minute.
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken mince, onion, spring onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, salt, and sesame oil.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Roll each into a thin circle (about 3–4 inches).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the centre.
- Pleat and seal the edges tightly.
- Lightly grease a steamer tray.
- Arrange the momos without touching each other.
- Steam for 12–15 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked.
Serving suggestion
Serve hot with spicy red momo chutney, garlic chilli sauce, or soy sauce.
