Fish Momos
Fish momos comprise a stuffing made from fish, onion, ginger, garlic and other ingredients covered in a wrapper made from refined wheat flour.
Ingredients
To make steamed fish momos:
- 3 pieces fish large, with bone or boneless
To boil the fish:
- Water An adequate amount
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
To make the stuffing for the momos:
- 1 piece ginger 1-inch size
- 7 cloves garlic deskinned
- 2 pieces onion medium, finely chopped
- 5 tbsp refined oil
- Salt To taste
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 piece egg
- 2 cups coriander leaves finely chopped
To make the wrappers:
- 2 cups refined wheat flour maida
- Water As required
To garnish and serve the fish momos:
- Fresh coriander leaves A couple of stems
- Tomato sauce A small bowl
To make panfried fish momos:
- All the above ingredients
For frying the momos:
- Refined oil An adequate amount
To make the sauce:
- 2 tbsp refined oil
- 2 pieces onions medium size, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic deskinned, finely chopped
- 2 pieces green chilies finely chopped
- Salt To taste
- ½ tsp sugar
- 2 pieces tomato paste medium size
- 2 tsp tomato sauce
- 2 tsp red chili sauce
Instructions
To make steamed fish momos:
- Take enough water in a kadai. Put 2 tbsp of white vinegar and ½ tsp of salt. Then put 3 pieces of fish. Boil for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a plate when done. Let them cool. (Pro tip: Adding vinegar to the water removes the smell of the fish).
- In the meantime, finely chop two medium-sized onions.
- Grind a piece of 1-inch ginger in a mortar and pestle. (Pro tip: You may grate or grind ginger. However, doing it this way enhances the flavor and taste).
- Now, remove the skin and debone the fish. Mash them in a bowl.
- Take 3 tbsp of refined oil in a kadai. Fry 6 to 7 garlic cloves until brown. Remove them.
- Put the mashed fish in the same oil. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes. (Pro tip: Frying the fish will make the momos juicy. It will also remove the raw smell).
- Turn the flame off. Mix the chopped onions.
- Grind the fried garlic cloves.
- Add it and the ginger with salt to taste. Mix.
- Mix 1 tsp dark soy sauce.
- Mix 1 egg.
- Transfer it to a bowl. Add 2 cups of finely chopped fresh coriander leaves. Mix.
- Cover it. Keep it aside for about 10 minutes.
- Take 2 cups of refined wheat flour (maida) and make a dough. Grease it with oil. Cover it and let it set for 30 minutes.
- Cut small balls from the dough.
- Roll to make the wrappers.
- Put the stuffing in.
- Seal them.
- Grease the steamer.
- Steam for 10 minutes.
- Your homemade steamed fish momos are ready. Serve them hot with tomato sauce and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
To make the panfried fish momos:
- Follow steps 1 to 21. Transfer the momos from the streamer to a plate.
- Take enough refined oil in a kadai. Heat it. Put the momos in batches.
- Flip and fry.
- Remove when golden brown.
- Fry all the momos. Keep them on a plate.
- Heat 2 tbsp of refined oil in a frying pan. Put 2 medium-sized onions (finely chopped). Sauté for a minute.
- Add finely chopped garlic and fresh green chilies. Put salt to taste. Fry for 30 seconds.
- Add ½ tsp of sugar. Mix.
- Put 2 medium-sized tomato paste. Cook it for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw smell.
- Add 2 tsp of tomato sauce and 2 tsp of red chili sauce. Cook for a minute.
- Reduce flame to low. Add the fried momos.
- Mix with a spatula. Also, cover it and shake it.
- Your homemade panfried fish momos are ready. Serve hot on a plate.
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Notes
For making steamed fish momos:
Make sure the fish is completely deboned and mashed for a consistent stuffing.
Brown garlic cloves in oil before mixing them with the mashed fish to enhance the fragrance.
Lightly fry the fish to retain moisture and remove any raw smell. I also grind the fried garlic cloves to add a bold garlic kick to the stuffing.
For Making Pan-Fried Fish Momos:
I fry the momos in batches with enough refined oil to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
Flip the momos regularly while frying to ensure all sides cook evenly.
Remove the momos once they turn a beautiful golden brown for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Fish Momos
Amount per Serving
Calories
242
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
84
mg
4
%
Potassium
96
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
310
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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