Momo
Spiced steamed dumplings
Think of it as: Like a potsticker that went trekking in the Himalayas
Basically a dumpling. The sauce is another story.
What does it taste like?
Chewy wrappers full of juicy filling, with a tomato and spice sauce that adds a little kick.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureChewy
What is it?
Nepal's steamed dumplings, packed with a juicy meat filling and dipped in a tomato and spice sauce (achar).Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
A snack or light meal, dipped in sauce and eaten by hand or with a fork.
Watch it
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More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇳🇵Nepal
CapitalKathmandu
Populationabout 29.9 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesTourism, Farming, Money sent home from abroad
Famous peopleTenzing NorgayThe Sherpa who made the first ascent of Everest
HelloNamaste (Nepali)
CurrencyNepalese rupee
And JapanMany of the Indian restaurants in Japan are run by Nepali people.
Fun factThe only country in the world whose flag isn't a rectangle.
The flag🇳🇵 The two triangles are the Himalayas, and the moon and sun express the wish that the nation lasts forever.
From Tokyoabout 5,150 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Kathmandu
Getting thereabout 10 hours from Tokyo (with transfers)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeOctober to November, with lots of clear days, is best. Also tryDal bhatSel rotiChatamari
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeOctober to November, with lots of clear days, is best. Also tryDal bhatSel rotiChatamari
🇳🇵 Sounds & life in Nepal
नमस्तेHello（Namaste (Nepali)）
Devanagari script
Devanagari script
Right now…
Anthem"Sayaun Thunga Phulka"
MusicNepali folk songs Mountain songs played on sarangi and flute
SportCricket World HeritageSagarmatha National Park and more National animalCow National flowerLali gurans (rhododendron) FestivalDashain (September-October, Nepal's biggest festival)
MusicNepali folk songs Mountain songs played on sarangi and flute
SportCricket World HeritageSagarmatha National Park and more National animalCow National flowerLali gurans (rhododendron) FestivalDashain (September-October, Nepal's biggest festival)
Ingredients
- Flour 200 g
- Water 100 ml
- Ground chicken 250 g
- Onion 1/2
- Ginger and garlic, 1 knob each
- Cumin and garam masala, a little
- Tomatoes 2 (for the sauce)
- Chili 1
Can't find it? Store-bought dumpling wrappers work instead of homemade dough.
How to make it (one way)
- Knead the flour and water into a dough and rest it for 30 minutes
- Mix the meat, onion, ginger, garlic and spices for the filling
- Roll the dough into circles and wrap the filling
- Steam for 10–12 minutes
- Serve with a sauce of mashed roasted tomato and chili