Vegetable Momo (Nepali Cabbage and Tofu Dumplings)
Crescent shaped steamed dumplings stuffed with cabbage, carrot and tofu, with a sharp soy and chilli dip.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.30 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
- 541kcal
- 84.9gcarbs
- 13.3gof which sugars
- 13.1gfat
- 3gsaturates
- 22.4gprotein
- 11.5gfibre
- 3.7gsalt
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 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl. Add the warm water, bring together and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and firm. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Toss the cabbage with 0.5 tsp salt and leave for 10 minutes. Squeeze it hard in a clean tea towel to remove the water.
10 min - 3
Mix the cabbage with the carrot, tofu, onion, garlic, ginger, spring onions, coriander, spices, soy sauce and sesame oil until it holds together when pressed.
- 4
Cut the dough into 24 pieces and roll each into a thin circle about 8 cm across. Put a heaped tablespoon of filling in the middle, fold over into a half moon and pinch the edge shut, pleating if you like.
- 5
Brush baking parchment with the vegetable oil, prick it and lay it in a steamer. Steam in batches, not touching, for 12 minutes until the skins are glossy and slightly see-through.
12 min - 6
Stir all the dip ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve the momos hot with the 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.
