momo
n.a type of steamed or fried dumpling from Tibet and Nepal. It usually has a meat or vegetable filling and is served with a spicy sauce.
n.a traditional South Asian dumpling, typically associated with Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, consisting of a dough wrapper filled with minced meat or vegetables. Often served with a tomato-based dipping sauce known as achar.
“We ordered a plate of vegetable momos for lunch.”
“The street vendor in Kathmandu served steaming hot momos to a long line of hungry commuters.”
“While traditionally steamed in bamboo baskets, modern variations of the momo include deep-fried and pan-seared versions that cater to diverse international palates.”
Commonly used in the plural form when referring to a serving or a meal.
“Emily, a mother in Scotland, says the trend reminds her of the "Momo Challenge", a notorious internet hoax and digital urban legend.”