Himalayan Chicken Momos & Charred Sesame Dip
Transport your kitchen to the peaks of Tibet with these delicate, hand-folded dumplings bursting with savory chicken and aromatic ginger. This week's recommendation centers on the interactive joy of assembly and the addictive heat of a roasted tomato and sesame chutney, making for a truly unique dinner experience.
In short
Himalayan Chicken Momos & Charred Sesame Dip takes about 40 minutes (25 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken500 g
- Cabbage, finely shredded1 cup
- Red onion, finely minced1 stk
- Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Cilantro, chopped0.5 cup
- Round dumpling wrappers40 stk
- Tomatoes3 stk
- Dried red chilies4 stk
- Toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded cabbage, minced onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cilantro. Mix thoroughly until the aromatics are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, then fold and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling into a crescent or round pouch. Repeat for all wrappers.
- 3
Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves. Arrange momos in the basket without touching and steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 4
While steaming, roast the tomatoes and chilies in a dry pan until charred. Blend them with toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt until you reach a smooth, thick consistency.
- 5
Arrange the hot momos on a platter and serve immediately with the warm sesame chutney for dipping.
Questions and answers
How long does Himalayan Chicken Momos & Charred Sesame Dip take?
About 40 minutes in total: 25 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Ground chicken, Cabbage, finely shredded, Red onion, finely minced, Fresh ginger, grated, Garlic, minced, Soy sauce …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
