Momo-Style Steamed Dumplings with Cumin-Dusted Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Juicy dumplings filled with spiced vegetables, steamed to perfection and served with a fragrant cumin-spiced sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, water, mixed vegetables for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup, finely chopped (carrots, cabbage, mushrooms) mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup grated cheese, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Roll the dough into thin circles and place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold and seal the edges to form dumplings.
4. Step 4: Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes until cooked through.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes.