Buff Momo

Traditional Nepali buffalo meat dumplings - the original street food favorite

• Dough for wrappers:
• - 5 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon oil
• - 1 cup water or as required
• - Pinch of salt
• Filling:
• - 2 lbs ground buffalo meat
• - 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• - 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• - 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• - 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• - Salt and Pepper

1. 1

   Combine all filling ingredients thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
2. 2

   Make dough by mixing flour, oil, salt and water. Knead until smooth. Rest for 15 minutes.
3. 3

   Roll out thin wrappers about 3 inches in diameter.
4. 4

   Place a tablespoon of filling in center, pleat edges together and seal tightly.
5. 5

   Steam for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
6. 6

   Serve hot with spicy tomato achar and sesame chutney.