Momos

Directions

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   Pour the water into a large bowl and then sprinkle the yeast over the top.
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   Let stand until the mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
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   Add the oil and the salt and mix well.
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   Slowly add the flour to the yeast mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir.
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   The dough should be slightly sticky.
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   Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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   Oil a large bowl and then place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat with oil.
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   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm area until it has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
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   Filling:
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    In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
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    Refrigerate until ready to use.
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    Assembly:
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    Roll out dough until very thin (about 1/8-inch thick).
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    With a pastry cutter, cookie cutter, or knife, cut out 3-inch to 3 1/2-inch circles.
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    Put a small spoonful of filling in the middle of each circle.
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    Fold the dough over while holding it in 1 hand, and use your other hand to pinch the edges and seal the half-moon shaped dumpling.
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    If the dough sticks to your fingers, use a little oil on your hands.
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    Heat the water for your steamer and oil the insert's surface.
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    Steam the momos, a few at a time, so that they don't touch each other.
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    Steam until the dough looks transparent, about 5 minutes.
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    Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce on the side.
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    Dipping Sauce:
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    2 tablespoons white wine
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    5 cloves garlic, chopped
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    3 large shallots, chopped
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    1 tablespoon dried cumin seeds
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    1 tablespoon olive oil
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    1 pint organic cherry tomatoes
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    1/2 teaspoon salt
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    3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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    1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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    Heat the white wine in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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    Add the garlic, shallots, and cumin and cook until very lightly sauteed; set aside.
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    Heat the olive oil in another medium skillet over high heat.
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    Add the tomatoes and cook on high heat until they split open and their juice comes out.
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    Add the salt, cilantro, and dill.
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    Saute for another minute and remove the pan from the heat.
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    Let cool to room temperature.
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    Transfer everything to a food processor or a blender and process until fairly smooth.
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    Serve sauce on the side.