Mo-Mos and Khotes

Title: Mo-Mos and Khotes

Categories: Tibet, Lamb, Beef

Yield: 12 servings

--DOUGH--

2 c All-purpose flour

3/4 c Hot water

--MO-MO FILLING--

8 oz Lean ground lamb or beef

1/2 Onion, finely chopped

1 c Chopped raw kale

1/2 c Cilantro, chopped

1 tb Chopped fresh ginger

1 tb Sherry, vermouth or brandy

2 ts Flour

2 ts Soy sauce

1/2 ts Cayenne pepper or 1/2 ts Hot chili paste

--KHOTE FILLING--

2 tb Butter

1 Chopped onion

3 Cloves garlic, chopped

3 Jalapeno Peppers, Sliced

1 ts Cumin

1 1/2 ts Curry powder

1/2 ts Dry ground ginger

1/2 ts Tumeric

1 1/2 c Raw broccoli, chopped

1/2 Red bell pepper, chopped

1 1/2 c Mashed Baking Potatoes

1/4 c Chopped cilantro

2 tb Yogurt

Juice of 1/2 lime

Salt and Cayenne to taste

1 Bunch Kale to line steamer

Dough: 1. Pour hot water over flour; mix with fork.

When cool enough to handle, finish mixing with your

hands until dough holds together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled through.

2. Work one piece of dough at a time; pinch off a

walnut-sized chunk, shape into a ball, knead several

times, then roll flat on a floured board. 3. Place

dough circle in the palm of your hand; in the middle

of the dough, place about 1 tbsp filling. Bring up

edges and seal at top with little gathers. Leave a

tiny hole at top for steam to escape during cooking.

4. Line steamer or bottom of skillet with kale leaves.

Top with a layer of dumplings and steam over boiling

15 to 20 minutes. If using a skillet use just

enough water to cushion the Mo-Mos; replenish water as

needed. Serve immediately, pairing Mo-Mos with soy

sauce, ginger, and vinegar. May also be served with

Achar.

Mo-Mo Filling: Combine all ingredients.

Khote Filling: 1. Melt butter in skillet. Add onion

and garlic and cook over low heat until onion is limp.

Add chiles and spices and cook a minute or two longer.

2. Add broccoli and red bell pepper. Cook until they

are crisp-tender; then add mashed potatoes, cilantro,

yogurt, lime, and salt and cayenne to taste.

Dipping Sauce for Mo-Mos Yield: 3 Tbsp

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp vinegar

1 Tbsp chile oil

1/2 inch long

Combine all ingredients.

Achar: Yield: 1 cup

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 Tbsp

1 tsp Curry Powder

2 to 3 jalapenos,

2 to 3 tomatoes, chopped Salt Lime Juice

Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is soft.

Add Curry Powder, tomatoes and chiles and simmer over

low heat until tomatoes are cooked through and mixture

has a saucelike consistency. Season with salt and lime to taste

Source: Hot & Spicy by Marlena Spieler, 1985, Jeremy

P. Tarcher Inc. Posted by Linda Davis --