Chayote Squash Momo | Northeastern recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

Add a little bit of salt to all-purpose flour.

Slowly add in water and knead the mixture into a dough.

Cover the dough with cling film or muslin cloth to avoid drying and allow it to rest for a while.

Peel the chayote squash and slice it.

Grate the chayote squash using a grater.

Chop the onions.

Squeeze out all the excess water from the grated chayote squash.

In a bowl, add the chopped onions and season with salt.

Add butter to the onion mixture and mix well; you can use your hands to combine.

Taste the filling to ensure it is seasoned well.

Roll out the rested dough and make dumplings.

Before placing the dumplings in the steamer, grease the base of the steamer with oil to prevent sticking.

Place the dumplings in the bamboo steamer (or any steamer you have).

Steam the dumplings for about 10 to 15 minutes until ready.

Serve the dumplings hot with chili oil or chili sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens