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Who doesn’t know momos? Well, if you are a South Asian, momos are the staple street food, having vegetables, meat, and paneer as momo fillings. Momos, you will consume it almost every day. These Tibetan-influenced small dumplings are traditionally steamed and served with chutney or sauce.
If you are craving an explosion of flavors, you can now say goodbye to your regular bland food and spice up your life with these delicious momo-filling ideas beyond the traditional.
With no dietary restrictions, you can enjoy these culinary delights. Wondering how? Well, the answer is because of their versatility. With shrimp, red meat, veggies, cheese, beans, corn, and everything tucked inside the soft-kneaded dough, you can enjoy momo with whatever fillings and ingredients you wish for.
How can one forget the mouthwatering side dishes? The green coriander chutney, tomato ketchup, or mayonnaise are sensory alchemy with a perfect blend of species and chilies.
This blog is more than just a collection of recipes; it is an invitation to let your culinary creativity go mad. Turn a few everyday ingredients into masterpieces; fold like the best of them and steam to perfection. Regardless of whether you are a momo expert or just curious, this is your ticket to earthly paradise.
So, are you ready to leave the ordinary and head for heights?
Bored of the same basic veggies and chicken momos? It is time to unleash your inner chef and explore the world of flavorful fillings for momos. Ranging from juicy pan-fried delights to refreshing bites in summer, here are the top 5 fillings that will make your next momo-making session an adventure:
Heat the shrimp with a fiery hot sauce, Sriracha, and balance it with the sweetness of edamame with a touch of fresh ginger. You can then fill the momo wrappers with this filling and pan-fry the momo. Keep in mind not to overcook the shrimp. Instead, you can quickly pan-fry it to ensure that it remains juicy and tender within the external crispy wrapper.
The key ingredients include fresh shrimp, chopped edamame, sriracha, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
For vegetarians, this filling is just comfort food. The fillings are earthy mushrooms and protein-packed lentils in rich Bolognese sauce. You can use this filling to wrap your momos and get the perfect taste of mushrooms. Additionally, you can add a bit of grated cheese to the filling to make it extra umami.
The major ingredients include chopped mushrooms, lentils, tomato sauce, red wine, onion, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
This is another Korean fusion dish filling that will match your preference for spice and savory together. The spicy kimchi and pan-fried tofu are mixed, which leads to a tangy blend that will eventually tantalize your taste buds. Kimchi is initially chopped; however, don’t chop it too finely because you will want a nice chunk of spicy goodness with every bite.
The primary ingredients consist of kimchi, firm tofu, sesame oil, soy sauce, gochujang paste, ginger, and garlic.
A tender lamb is chopped finely to make the inner filling with a blend of Moroccan spices like paprika and a hint of cinnamon. Imagine having this lamb momo with a sweet and tangy apricot chutney. Don’t forget to marinate the lamb and pan-pry the momos to get the taste of North American delicacy.
The key ingredients include lamb, spices, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and apricots.
Momo machines are the shining armor of your kitchen. Let me tell you how. Momo-making machines will churn out those delicious dumplings in record time. Well, the art of making delicious and perfect momos is not beyond such machines. For momo enthusiasts like you, here are some of the major folding techniques and presentation prowess that will assist you in making these culinary sensations.
These wrappers are designed to make crescent-shaped momos, which are widely popular and consumed in Nepal and other parts of South Asia. They are either steamed or fried and are thinner than the regular momos. These momo wrappers are more dedicated as they have a curved edge that forms a crescent shape.
You can either make it by hand or through momo wrapping machines that are easily available on the market. For handmade momos, take an all-purpose flour dough and make a thin sheet to cut out a circle from it. Then place the filling and pleat the edges to seal and make it form a half-moon shape.
For machine wrapping, you can feed the dough into the hopper. Thereafter, it gets into the mold, after which the filling is done. The machine presses the dough to fill the wrapper to make the momo.
Pleated momos are the true jewels of Nepali cuisine. The seasoned momo is made by pleating the corners and pinching them into the middle. A rolling pin is enough for you to get into this adventure. However, momo machines will make this voyage much faster and easier.
For handmade pleated round momos, you can take the wrapper, put in the fillings, and then make the real effort. You will now pinch the edges of the dough together, and then halfway, you will use your thumb and fingers to push in the outward direction. You can gently give it a snug pinch to seal it. This is convenient if you are making a momo for a lunch date with your partner.
For a house party of a group of people, momo machines come into the spotlight. You can choose your filling and load the dough into the hooper. As the machine operates, you will get beautiful and uniformly pleated dumplings. Some machines also allow double fillings. This is the perfect spot where you can let your creativity shine.
Have you ever heard of Gujiyas? If yes, pouch momos are similar to them. They are the steamed bun pockets, which are also the classical dumplings with a flat base but a pinched top. These pouch momos can be made using nimble hands or with the help of convenient momo machines.
You will need a round or square-shaped dough for homemade pouch momos. You can then spoon your filling into the center. Don’t be afraid to be creative! Use vegetables or sweet paste. Now, you will bring the opposite edges of the dough together and pleat them by pinching a secure seal at the end. Alternatively, you can gather the dough at the center and twist it to create a pouch. It will resemble a plump little bun at the end.
Momo-making machines can be of great help when you want to enjoy this delight without all the hard work. Get the dough and the fillings in the respective hoppers. As the machine works, it will press the dough together and cut the sides with its blades, making it a perfect round or square. Then the pinch is done in the middle by a machine, creating a pouch.
Are you craving momos after reading everything above? We hear you! Those little pockets of joy It turns out that those little cubes are culinary chameleons, ready to take on flavor voyages beyond the meaty mix.
So, dump the oversimplification and add color to your life with an ode to Momo fillings that'll make your tongue dance! So there you have it, momo fans. Unleash your culinary adventure; be creative with fillings. Be it handmade or machine-made, momos are the perfect dishes.
Not only for lunch and snacks but for dinner and breakfast too, Momo will add adventure and delicacy to your meal plan. But the secret behind the perfect momos lies in your creative minds.
Are you ready to liven up your life? Here are the ideas: you start making momos with Changing Nepal.