Chicken Momo (Nepali Steamed Dumplings)
Juicy, ginger and cumin spiced chicken in thin, soft dumpling skins, steamed and served with a smoky tomato dip.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 600kcal
- 75.9gcarbs
- 10.5gof which sugars
- 13.4gfat
- 3.5gsaturates
- 43.2gprotein
- 8.4gfibre
- 3.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour and the first 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl. Add the warm water and bring together, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and firm. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
For the dip, char the whole tomatoes and chilli in a dry frying pan over a high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until the skins blister and blacken in places. Cool for a few minutes, then blend with the garlic, coriander, lime juice, sesame seeds and salt to a rough, saucy dip.
10 min - 3
Mix the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, spring onions, coriander, spices, 1 tsp salt and sesame oil in a bowl. Squeeze it with your hand for a minute until sticky.
- 4
Cut the dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each into a thin circle about 8 cm across, keeping the middle slightly thicker than the edge. Keep the rest covered.
- 5
Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in the middle of a circle. Pleat the edge all the way round, pinching as you go, then twist the top to seal into a little purse.
- 6
Brush baking parchment with the vegetable oil, prick it with a knife and lay it in a steamer. Steam the momos in batches, not touching, for 12 minutes until the skins turn glossy and slightly see-through and the filling is firm and cooked through.
12 min - 7
Serve hot straight away with the tomato dip.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
