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Steamed Chicken Momos Recipe

These chicken dumplings are the healthy snack that everyone wishes for.

Steamed Chicken Momos
Steamed Chicken Momos
Steamed chicken dumplings are that healthy snack that everyone wishes for, especially those who can’t serve oily and fried snacks to their kids. The dumplings we are about to make today are full of luscious chicken filling. When made in abundance, the dumpling can also be stored in your freezer easily and steam whenever you desire. The dough of the dumplings is simple and easy to make, as it is made with nothing but flour, salt, and water.
When the dough gets done, half of your job is already done. The rest simple mixing of all the right ingredients for the filling. Here we have kept it all basic with just a few kitchen seasonings, but you can always experiment with some additional ingredients to add new flavors to the filling according to your kid's choice. You can also try some finely chopped vegetables to add to the filling then stuff them inside the dumplings. Once you seal all the dumplings, steam them appropriately, and enjoy them fresh with your favorite sauces.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

For Dough

  • 1 + 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water

Filling

  • 1 cup Chicken (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Green Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/4 cup Spring Onions (chopped)
  • 1 + 1/2 tbsp Hot Cooking Oil
Nutrition Facts
Steamed Chicken Momos Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 821 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 1811mg79%
Potassium 448mg13%
Carbohydrates 147g49%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 337IU7%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Steamer Basket

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Instructions
 

Prepare the Stuffing:

  • Add flour and salt to a large bowl then gradually add water to the flour. Whisk the flour well with the water and continue adding water until it forms a smooth dough. Knead this dough well, then cover it with a damp cloth then leave it for 1 hour.
    1 + 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/2 cup Water

Prepare the Chicken Filling:

  • Take a suitable wok and add minced chicken, then stir in salt, soy sauce, black pepper, green onions, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, and hot oil. Mix the meat well using a spatula and keep it aside.
    1 cup Chicken, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Green Pepper, 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1/4 cup Spring Onions, 1 + 1/2 tbsp Hot Cooking Oil

To Assemble and Coat the Pies:

  • Knead the set dough again and divide it into two equal parts. Roll each part into 2 inches-thick ropes. Slice these ropes into 3 inches-thick pieces.
  • Roll each dough piece into a 1/6-inch-thick round and add-a tablespoon of chicken filling, then wet the edges of the dough. Seal the edges together around the filling and pinch them to make a dumpling.
  • Use the entire filling to make as many dumplings as you can.

Steemed the Pies in Steamer Basket:

  • Now grease a medium sides steamer basket and grease it with cooking spray. Place 5-6 dumplings into the greased steamer. Boil 2 cups of water in a cooking pot and place the steamer basket over the boiling water.
  • Cover the dumplings with a lid and steam the dumplings for 12 minutes. Once done, transfer the dumplings to the serving plate. Cooking the remaining dumplings in a similar way.
  • Serve warm to get the best taste from this delicious recipe.

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Notes

  • These dumplings can be served with a range of different sauces, including chili sauce, green chutney, and tamarind sauce.
  • Use some fresh herbs or chopped green onion to garnish the dumplings before serving.
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