The Ultimate Momo Dumplings Recipe!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile with less sugar.

Finely chop the cabbage and coriander, including the stalks, and set aside.

Chop ginger and garlic finely and add to the mix.

Slice the chili (red or green) and toast it lightly in a pan for about a minute to bring out the heat and sweetness.

Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder to the toasted chili and mix well.

In a separate bowl, roughly mince chicken thigh with a knife or use a food processor for finer texture.

Combine the minced chicken with the chopped vegetables and season with salt and soy sauce, mixing thoroughly to bind everything together.

In a bowl, combine plain flour, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of oil.

Gradually add cold water to the flour mixture, starting with a couple of tablespoons and adjusting until the dough is pliable but not too wet.

Knead the dough by pushing, rolling, and folding until it becomes elastic, then shape it into a smooth ball.

Cover the dough with a bowl and let it rest for about 3 minutes to prevent drying out.

Divide the dough into small pieces, rolling them into rounds for dumpling wrappers.

Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a thin pastry, employing a technique of twisting and pushing to achieve a round shape.

Fold the pastry into a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal, or create pleats for a traditional look.

Boil water in a pot and place the dumplings in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle boil.

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