Appetizer

C-Momo with Soy and Honey Glaze

A plate of golden-brown pan-fried momos coated in a glossy soy and honey glaze, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Prep
60 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
NepaliMediumLunchDairy Free

About this dish

C-momo, or chilli momo, is a beloved Nepali street food where steamed dumplings are pan-fried and tossed in a sticky, spicy soy and honey glaze. This version brings together the comfort of homemade momos with a glossy sauce that's sweet, savory, and just a little fiery.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

momo wrappers

other

30 pieces

ground chicken

protein

300 g

Imperial measurement: 10.5 oz

onion

vegetable

1 medium

Imperial measurement: 1

garlic

herb

4 cloves

Imperial measurement: 4

ginger

herb

1-inch piece

Imperial measurement: 1-inch

soy sauce

seasoning

2 tbsp

sesame oil

fat

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro

herb

2 tbsp

salt

seasoning

1/2 tsp

black pepper

spice

1/4 tsp

water

liquid

as needed

soy sauce

seasoning

3 tbsp

honey

other

2 tbsp

rice vinegar

liquid

1 tbsp

chili flakes

spice

1 tsp

sesame seeds

spice

1 tsp

scallions

vegetable

2

vegetable oil

fat

2 tbsp

Method

1

Make the filling

10 minutes

In a bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

2

Assemble the momos

30 minutes

Place a wrapper on your palm, add a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold the wrapper and pinch edges to seal (pleating is traditional). Repeat with remaining wrappers.

3

Steam the momos

10 minutes

Arrange momos in a steamer basket lined with parchment or cabbage leaves (so they don't stick). Steam over boiling water for 10 minutes, covered.

4

Prepare the glaze

2 minutes

While momos steam, mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Stir until honey dissolves.

5

Pan-fry the momos

2 minutes

Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steamed momos in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy underneath, about 2 minutes.

6

Glaze and serve

2 minutes

Pour the soy-honey glaze over the momos, toss gently to coat. Cook for 1 minute until glaze thickens and clings. Transfer to a plate, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions if desired. Serve hot.

Equipment

  • steamer
  • large non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Nutrition facts

420 kcal
Calories
22 g
Protein
35 g
Carbohydrates
14 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
800 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • If the wrappers dry out, cover them with a damp cloth while assembling to keep them pliable.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with crumbled paneer or finely chopped mushrooms., Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if you like a kick.
  • Make a double batch of glaze and serve extra on the side for dipping.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve these glazed momos as an appetizer with cucumber salad or simply on their own. They are also great as a party snack alongside cold beer.

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Sita Thapa

Recipe by

Sita Thapa

Specialises in Nepalese cuisine

Sita is a dal bhat specialist. She says the secret is burning the garlic just a little.

Describe yourself in three words: Warm, laughing, generous portions.