Momo dumplings were traditionally only filled with minced meat, but nowadays, the fillings have diversified to include vegetables, dairy, or a combination of both. They are native to Tibet and have been brought to the Kathmandu Valley by traveling Newar merchants, and thus Nepal, where they consider them as their own.
Thanks to Tibetan diaspora, momos are also today hugely popular in India. Momo dumplings are typically steamed, but they can also be fried. They are usually shaped either into purses or into half-moons (other shapes also exist). The best-known varieties include buff momos made with water buffalo meat, sha momos made with beef or yak meat, and khasi momos with lamb or mutton filling, while both jhol momos and C-momos come served in a spicy, hot sauce.
Yacai bao is a type of steamed Chinese bun (baozi) which is traditionally associated with Sichuan. The buns are made with leavened dough, and the filling consists of yacai—preserved vegetables typical for the area. Optionally, the filling can include meat or other vegetables.
These buns are most commonly enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.
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Chaoshou is a traditional dish originating from Sichuan. These dumplings are made with square sheets of wonton wrappers which are folded into a crescent moon shape and filled with pork and ginger. Once stuffed, the dumplings are boiled and served in different liquids and sauces such as chicken soup, chili oil sauce (dry version), or sour and spicy broth.
The dish is praised for being simple, easy, and unpretentious. Chaoshou is sometimes eaten on Chinese New Year, and the dumplings then represent wealth in the forthcoming year. If desired, the dish can be garnished with cilantro leaves.
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