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Crispy Himalayan Buckwheat Momos with Yak Cheese Filling

Name: Crispy Himalayan Buckwheat Momos with Yak Cheese Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Buckwheat flour, 2 cups; All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Water, 1 cup; Salt, ½ teaspoon; Yak cheese, grated, 200g; Cabbage, finely chopped, ½ cup; Scallions, thinly sliced, ¼ cup; Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; Ginger, grated, 1 teaspoon; Bread crumbs, 1 cup; Sesame seeds, ½ cup; Smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon

Experience the unique flavors of the Himalayas with these crispy momos filled with locally sourced yak cheese and wrapped in a nutritious buckwheat dough.

4.7(644 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 11, 2026

Crispy Himalayan Buckwheat Momos with Yak Cheese Filling — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Cheese Filling

For the Crispy Coating

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 715 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 90 g
Fat: 27 g
Fiber: 11.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2858 kcal
Protein: 119.9 g
Carbs: 359.6 g
Fat: 108.1 g
Fiber: 45.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Buckwheat flour 2 cups	760	30	160	4	28
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1	3
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Salt ½ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Yak cheese, grated 200g	800	48	4	64	0
Cabbage, finely chopped ½ cup	11	0.5	2.5	0	1
Scallions, thinly sliced ¼ cup	4	0.3	1	0	0.5
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon	10	1	1	0	0
Ginger, grated 1 teaspoon	2	0	0.5	0	0
Bread crumbs 1 cup	400	14	80	4	4
Sesame seeds ½ cup	413	13	15	35	9
Smoked paprika ½ teaspoon	3	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.4

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not meant for dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Mix flours and salt
In a large bowl, mix the buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2
Knead the dough
Gradually add water while kneading the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
3
Rest the dough
Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the dough is not too wet; it should be pliable but not sticky.

Preparing the Cheese Filling

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine grated yak cheese, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, and ginger.
2
Mix filling
Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
3
Set aside filling
Set aside for later use.
Tip: Chill the filling mixture slightly before stuffing to ease the filling process.

How to Make Crispy Himalayan Buckwheat Momos with Yak Cheese Filling

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Stuffing & Shaping
Roll out dough thinly, cut into circles, and fill with cheese mixture. Fold and pinch to seal.
2
Coating
Dip momos in beaten egg and coat with bread crumb mixture, ensuring an even layer.
3
Frying
Heat oil in a pan and fry momos until golden brown and crispy.