Chicken Mo:mo Chilli Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Mo:Mo Dumplings
For the Chilli Sauce
Method
For the Mo:Mo Dumplings
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while kneading to form a smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Make the Filling
In another bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, green chili, chopped coriander leaves, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything is well combined.
- 3
Shape the Mo:Mo
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold the dough over, and pinch the edges to seal. Repeat for remaining dough and filling.
For the Chilli Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomato Puree
Stir in the tomato puree, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Cooking the Mo:Mo
- 6
Steam the Dumplings
Place the shaped mo:mo in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Serve
Serve the hot mo:mo with the prepared chilli sauce on the side.


