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Buff Momos (Buffalo Dumplings) recipe by Safe Plated

Buff Momos (Buffalo Dumplings)

Steamed buffalo momos served with a spicy dipping sauce. A popular Nepali street food, adapted for a breakfast-sized portion.

50m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyEGG-free
400 cal|30g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • about 450 g Ground buffalo meat
  • 1 cup Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour with water to form a firm dough. Knead well and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, combine ground buffalo meat, onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  3. 3Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
  4. 4Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each circle. Bring the edges together to form a momo shape.
  5. 5Steam the momos for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. 6Serve hot with spicy dipping sauce.

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