Momos (Tibetan Steamed Dumplings) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 c. All purpose flour
- 1 c. Water
- 1 lb Extra lean grnd beef
- 1 x Onion, minced
- 1/2 lb Daikon, spinach or possibly cabbage, minced fine
- 1 x Garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 x Green onion, minced (white and green both, no roots)
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh cilantro, minced
- Â Â Salt
Directions
- Mix flour and the water; knead and form into a ball. Let rise covered with a wet towel or possibly plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
- Cut dough into 12 - 18 pcs and roll into small flat circles.
- Mash together all filling ingredients. Place a spoonful of filling on each dough circle, folding over and crimping to seal.
- Place momos in a steamer and steam on high for 30 minutes.
- Serve with a mild tomato salsa, "Tsal", made from minced tomatoes, cilantro, green onions and garlic, and/or possibly Sriracha sauce and/or possibly soy sauce.
- In his native Tibet, these would be made with a flour grnd from roasted barley called "Tsampa". The [alternate] filling usually is made with grnd chicken mashed with onions, daikon, fresh ginger, garlic and cilantro. [A]
- Vegetarian filling contains minced cabbage, bok choy, tofu, green onion, ginger and garlic.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 99g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 200 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 27% |
| Total Fat 5.99g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2.27g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.36g | |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 166mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 24.9g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein 10.41g | 17% |
