Momo is a steamed dumpling filled with meat or vegetables. It is accompanied by spicy dipping sauce normally made with tomato as the base ingredient. Momo is a traditional delicacy in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. The dish is believed to be of Tibetan origin and since then has spread to other neighboring countries.
Traditionally, momo is prepared with minced meat fillings wrapped in dough , but over the past several years, this has changed and the fillings have become more elaborate. These days, momo is prepared with any combination of minced meat, vegetables, tofu, paneer, cheese, khoa and vegetable and meat combinations. It can be steamed, fried, and cooked in soup.
Momo is an essential street food of South Asian countries. There are thousands of momo restaurants and streetside vendors across the world where there is a Tibetan and Nepali diaspora. It is widely served delicacy across the world.
The popularity of momo is increasing because it is appetizing, flavorsome, and affordable. It is a delicacy with little oil or no and lots of nutritious vegetables or meat stuffed and tastes great any time. A plate of momo is enough for a light lunch. It is possibly one of the best dish in the world.
