Chicken Momo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Dipping Sauce
Method
Dough
- 1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until evenly distributed.
- 2
Add liquids and oil
Make a well in the center, pour in water and oil, gradually mixing to form a shaggy dough.
- 3
Knead and rest
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest 15-20 minutes.
Filling
- 4
Prepare filling
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
- 5
Season filling
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble & Steam
- 6
Roll wrappers
Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3-inch circle.
- 7
Fill and pleat
Place 1-1.5 teaspoons filling in the center. Pleat and seal the edges to form a momo shape.
- 8
Prepare for steaming
Line a steamer basket with parchment or cabbage leaves and place dumplings with space between.
- 9
Steam momo
Steam over boiling water for 12-15 minutes, until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
Sauce
- 10
Make dipping sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Serve hot momo with dipping sauce on the side.

