Momos
- 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for bowl
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups organic flour, plus additional for surface
- 2 pounds ground free-range turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped (green part only)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
- Special Equipment: steamer
- Pour the water into a large bowl and then sprinkle the yeast over the top.
- Let stand until the mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the oil and the salt and mix well.
- Slowly add the flour to the yeast mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir.
- The dough should be slightly sticky.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Oil a large bowl and then place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat with oil.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm area until it has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assembly:
- Roll out dough until very thin (about 1/8-inch thick).
- With a pastry cutter, cookie cutter, or knife, cut out 3-inch to 3 1/2-inch circles.
- Put a small spoonful of filling in the middle of each circle.
- Fold the dough over while holding it in 1 hand, and use your other hand to pinch the edges and seal the half-moon shaped dumpling.
- If the dough sticks to your fingers, use a little oil on your hands.
- Heat the water for your steamer and oil the insert's surface.
- Steam the momos, a few at a time, so that they don't touch each other.
- Steam until the dough looks transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce on the side.
- Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 large shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint organic cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Heat the white wine in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, shallots, and cumin and cook until very lightly sauteed; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in another medium skillet over high heat.
- Add the tomatoes and cook on high heat until they split open and their juice comes out.
- Add the salt, cilantro, and dill.
- Saute for another minute and remove the pan from the heat.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer everything to a food processor or a blender and process until fairly smooth.
- Serve sauce on the side.
water, active dry yeast, olive oil, salt, flour, turkey, cilantro, dill, green onions, salt, freshly ground black pepper, dipping sauce, steamer
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/momos-recipe.html (may not work)