Description
Classic Fried Chicken Momos are crispy dumplings filled with juicy chicken, steamed, and then deep-fried to golden perfection. A beloved South Asian street food, they are served hot with spicy chutney and make an excellent snack, appetizer, or main dish.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tbsp baking powder
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed
1 cup chopped chicken
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tbsp ground black pepper
Extra salt, as needed
2 cups refined oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add chopped chicken and cook until almost done. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Let the filling cool.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into thin circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, moisten edges with water, and fold into dumplings. Seal tightly.
- Steam the momos in a lined steamer for about 10 minutes until the dough turns translucent and the filling is cooked through.
- Heat oil in a wok or deep pan. Deep-fry the steamed momos until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a paper towel and serve hot with chutney.
Notes
You can use store-bought dumpling wrappers instead of homemade dough to save time.
Always steam momos before frying to ensure the filling cooks properly.
Seal edges tightly to prevent bursting during frying.
For a healthier option, skip frying and enjoy steamed momos.
Momos can be frozen before cooking for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 momos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
