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Momos Along the Himalayan Region. How the momo is prepared and eaten, defines culture, religious practices, politics, geography, ethnic diversity, etiquette and the celebration of tradition . What Are Momos ?.
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Momos Along the Himalayan Region How the momo is prepared and eaten, defines culture, religious practices, politics, geography, ethnic diversity, etiquette and the celebration of tradition
What Are Momos? Momos are dumplings originating in China and can be found along the Himalayan Region and throughout the Silk Road. They can be identified under the following names • Momo – Tibet , Kashmir and Nepal • Mog, - also in Nepal • Buuz - Mongolia • Jiaozi - China • Mantı - Turkey /Afghanistan/Armenia • Pierogi - Ukrain/Poland /Lithuania • Pelmeni - Russia • Mandu - the Korea • Gyoza – Japan • Wonton – Hong Kong • Samos – India
What Are Momos? • Classic Nepali Momo (Nepali Lamb Dumplings) • Chicken MOMO (Nepali Chicken Dumplings) • Vegetable Momo (Nepali Vegetable Stuffed Dumplings) • Nepali Shrimp Momo (Nepali Shrimp Stuffed Dumplings) • Kathmandu Delight Momo (Nepali Pork-Shrimp Stuffed Spicy Dumplings • Classic Sherpa Momo (Nepali Stuffed Dumplings, Sherpa Style) • Gorkhali Sweet Momo (Nepali Sweet & Spicy Dumplings) • Masala MOMO (Spicy Dumplings, Kathmandu Style) • Tibetan Momo (Non-Vegetarian Dumplings, Tibetan Style) • Sekuwa Momo (Nepali Dumplings Stuffed with Barbequed Meat)Paneer Momo (Nepali Ricotta Cheese Dumplings))
What Are Momos? • Sweet MOMO Achar (Sweet Tamarind Achar for MOMOs) • Classic MOMO Achar (Sesame-Tomato Achar for MOMOs) • Sherpa MOMO Achar (Spicy Soy-Based Dipping Sauce for MOMOs
Other Names Har gow -- Chinese shrimp dumpling Varenyky Kreplach Baozi (steamed) Khinkali Tortilini, Ravioli - Italy