Vegetarian Szechuan Momos (Steamed Dumplings)

By garciamoss

Vegetarian Szechuan Momos (Steamed Dumplings) are the perfect pop-able appetizer for any occasion. Savory bundles of dough-wrapped vegetables infused with Asian flavors, these dumplings are sure to be a hit at any dinner party or other festive event. This recipe is completely vegetarian for all of your veggie-loving friends and family.

Ingredients

• DOUGH:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt, to taste
• water, as needed
• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded or finely chopped
• 1/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• Szechuan sauce, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

Step 1

DOUGH:
In a bowl combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add oil and little water and knead it into a soft dough ball. Cover the bowl with a cling wrap or kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes till you make the filling.

FILLING:
If using fresh mushrooms, sauté them in oil just until soft.

Put the chopped mushrooms and cabbage in a bowl. Also add minced ginger.
Add chopped carrots, Szechuan sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Set aside.

In a steamer put water for boiling and place a greased perforated plate or sieve for steam to escape. You can do the same with an Idli stand as well. Cover with a lid and let the water boil.

In the meanwhile divide the dough into 20 equal sized balls. Keep them covered until you roll them.

Roll them into thin small size circles using dry flour. Place on top spoonful of filling. Apply water at the ends and gather the edges in the center and pinch in the center to seal. If you have extra dough on the top, you can remove that. You can choose to make any shape you desire.

Arrange the momos for steaming on the greased perforated plate in a single layer and cover with a lid. Do not crowd the momos. You can do it in batches.

Steam them for 10 to 12 minutes and serve them hot with Szechuan Sauce.

NOTES:
You can use any filling. It can be minced meat, chicken, cheese, mashed beans, and vegetables.

You can even add minced green chili along with ginger to make it much more hotter and spicier. But remember Szechuan Sauce is already very hot.