Tonight's dinner
Nepalese Chicken Momos with Tomato Sesame Sauce
Juicy steamed chicken dumplings come with a bright roasted tomato and sesame dipping sauce.
- 75 min
- Serves 4
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 40 round dumpling wrappers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 4 scallions, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 plum tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Kosher salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F and roast tomatoes until collapsed, 20 minutes.
- Blend roasted tomatoes, sesame seeds, cumin, lime juice and a pinch of salt into a textured sauce.
- Mix chicken, cabbage, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Fill and pleat wrappers with 1 tablespoon filling each, keeping them covered as you work.
- Steam momos in batches until wrappers are tender and filling reaches 165°F, 10 to 12 minutes; serve with sauce.
Allergen note: Contains wheat, soy and sesame.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.