By Risha Ganguly
September 18, 2023
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Momo is one of the most popular street food delicacy that we enjoy. Served with different sauces and soups, momos are delicious. Here are tips to make perfect momos at your home.
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Choose a high-quality, fine-textured flour like all-purpose flour for the momo wrappers. This will ensure that the wrappers are soft and pliable.
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When making the dough for momo wrappers, aim for a smooth and elastic consistency.
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After kneading, cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
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Roll the momo wrappers as thin as possible without tearing them. Thinner wrappers ensure that the momos cook evenly.
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To ensure that the momos cook uniformly, make sure the wrappers are of similar size. You can use a round cutter or the rim of a glass to achieve uniformity.
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Overfilling can cause the momos to burst during cooking, while underfilling can result in bland dumplings.
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The pleating method involves folding the wrapper in half to form a semicircle and then creating pleats along the curved edge while sealing the filling inside.
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As you make each momo, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap to prevent the wrappers from drying out. Dry wrappers can crack.
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Steam the momos in a well-oiled steamer or a steaming basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
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Experiment with different kinds of dipping sauces like red chilli, garlic, schezwan or peanut.
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