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Ladakh · Lunch

Momos with Yak Meat

Traditional 4. Momos with Yak Meat recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups barley or wheat flour (280g)
• ¾ cup warm water (around 40°C)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1.5 tbsp yak butter
• 250g ground yak or mutton meat
• ½ cup finely minced onions
• 1 tbsp minced cilantro
• 1 tbsp minced green onions
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, minced
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt

👩‍🍳 How to make Momos with Yak Meat

1. *Dough:*
2. Mix flour and salt; make well
3. Pour water gradually; knead for 5-7 mins until smooth
4. Knead in butter; cover with damp cloth
5. Rest 20-30 mins
6. *Filling:*
7. Combine ground meat, onions, cilantro, green onions, ginger, cumin
8. Season with salt and pepper; mix well
9. *Assembly:*
10. Divide dough into 16-18 equal balls
11. Roll each to 3-4 inch circle
12. Place 1 tbsp filling in center
13. Gather edges; pinch to seal (should resemble small pouch)
14. Place seam-side down on steamer lined with parchment
15. *Cooking:*
16. Bring water to rolling boil in steamer pot (100°C)
17. Place basket over water (not touching)
18. Steam momos 12-15 mins until slightly translucent
19. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: heat oil; add onion, cook 2 mins
20. Add tomatoes, green chilies; cook 5-7 mins until broken down
21. Season with salt
22. Serve hot momos (above 60°C)
23. Serve chili-tomato sauce on side for dipping
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