Shanghai Style Mantou Recipe - Pan Fried Momos

Step 1: To begin making the Shanghai Mantou Recipe by making the wonton dough,Method to make the momo | dumpling skinAdd the flour into a large mixing bowl (not salt added in the traditional momo)

Step 2: Add a little water at a time and knead to make a smooth dough

Step 3: Once the dough comes together, keep kneading for about 5 minutes to make it smooth and elastic

Step 4: The dough should not be sticky

Step 5: Seal the dough in a ziplock bag making sure to press out all air within the bag and let it rest for at least 10 minutes

Step 6: The dough will steam up the bag and become soft and easy to work with

Step 7: Method to make the filling for the momo | dumplingsTo make the filling, heat a sauce pan with oil and ginger, garlic and the vegetables (red bell peppers & broccoli)

Step 8: Season it with sauce, salt and pepper

Step 9: Cook till all the vegetables are done

Step 10: Finally add spring onions and saute them well

Step 11: Keep it aside to cool

Step 12: To make the half moon shaped momos | dumplingsDivide the dough into small lemon size portions of an inch in diameter

Step 13: Dust the dough portions in flour and roll out into a circle

Step 14: Don’t roll too thick, as the filling will push itself out and tear when steamed

Step 15: Place a small spoon of filling in the center of the rolled circle

Step 16: Bring together the edges of the dough with a pinching and folding motion on one side and bring the other side to hold to the pinched side

Step 17: By doing this, the half moon shaped momos will have a frilled look

Step 18: Proceed the similar way with the remaining dough

Step 19: You can experiment with different shapes and sizes that you like

Step 20: All it takes is some time and practice

Step 21: Heat a sauce pan with oil, then place these momos carefully, add a ladle of water or vegetable stock and immediately cover it with a lid and cook the momo for 10 minutes

Step 22: Once done, add soy and chili sauce and toss the momo evenly till it well coated

Step 23: Serve the Shanghai Style Mantou Recipe-Pan Fried Momo as a party appetizer or as a side dish along with Vegetable Manchow Soup for a delicious meal