Appetizers » Vegetable Momo w/ Sesame Chutney
Makes 30-40 Appetizers
Ingredients
- 16 oz cabbage, finely chopped
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 oz black pepper
- 2 oz soy sauce
- small handful of whole leaves of fresh spinach
- ΒΌ cup carrots, grated
- 5 spice blend (ground fenugreek, fennel, mustard, cumin & sesame seeds)
- pinch of turmeric powder
- pinch of salt
- vegetable oil to coat saute pan
- momo wrappers (can be found in Asian markets)
- water
Sesame Chutney
- 2 medium tomatoes, halved & quartered
- 3 chili peppers, sliced
- 1 oz sauteed sesame seeds
- 1-2 ginger slices
- 10 pieces of garlic, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz vegetable oil
Special Equipment
- blender
- steamer basket
How-to
Make the Filling (Stuffing)
- Coat a pan with oil and it allow to get hot
- Sprinkle in some 5 seed blend (ground fenugreek, fennel, mustard, cumin & sesame seeds). Add a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of salt
- Add chopped cabbage and saute ingredients for 3 minutes, then allow to cool down and place in a large bowl
- To the bowl, add carrots, cheese and spinach. Season with soy sauce, a pinch of black pepper, and mix well to combine all ingredients
Fill the Momo Wrappers
- Moisten wrappers with water
- Place filling in the middle of a wrapper
- Bring edges together and pinch a few times to close
Cook the Momos
- Brush steamer pan lightly with oil to prevent sticking
- Arrange momos on a perforated steamer basket, not touching each other (momos will swell during steaming), place steamer over a pot of boiling water, cover and steam 5-7 minutes
Prepare the Sesame Chutney
- In a saute pan, add ginger, garlic, chili peppers and tomatoes. Drizzle with vegetable oil and roast over high heat for 2-3 minutes
- Let rest 5-6 minutes
- Place in a blender and puree until creamy
- Place in a small dipping cup or gravy boat
Dammar Thapa
Born in Nepal, Dammar Thapa found early culinary inspiration from his mother. He went on to study hotel management and the home sciences of food and interior design at Machhindra College. He pursued the culinary arts at the Hotel Management Training Center in Nepal. After working in 4-5 star hotels in Nepal, he was Function Chef on the International Carnivale Cruise Line. He then moved to Massachusetts and worked at the Passage of India in Salem. In 2006, with Ram Dhital, he opened Himalayan Bistro in West Roxbury, where he enjoys his reputation for innovative and exceptional Nepali and Indian cuisine.
Himalayan Bistro
A momo is a type of dumpling enjoyed in the Nepali culture. This vegetable version includes carrots, spinach and finely chopped cabbage. Steamed to perfection, they're absolutely amazing served with a sesame chutney of roasted vegetables and an aromatic five-spice blend.
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