Mongolian Lamb Momo
Steamed dumplings filled with finely minced lamb, onions, garlic, and a blend of traditional Mongolian spices. These momos are a popular snack and appetizer, often served with a spicy dipping sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 500 g Ground lamb
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger(grated)
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Stir in vegetable oil.
- 3
Assemble the momos: Divide the dough into small, equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin, round wrapper (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
- 4
Place a spoonful of lamb filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, pleating the edges to seal, or create your desired momo shape.
- 5
Steam the momos: Arrange the momos in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves, ensuring they don't touch. Steam over boiling water for 12-15 minutes, or until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.
- 6
Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice (e.g., soy sauce, chili oil, or a mixture of vinegar and garlic).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the dough is well-rested for easier rolling.
- ✓Don't overfill the momos, as they can burst during steaming.
- ✓Experiment with different spice levels in the filling.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely chopped cilantro to the filling.
- For a vegetarian option, use a mixture of finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Pan-fry the steamed momos for a crispy texture.