Momo for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Momo for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The simply seasoned and clean profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced mustard oil used that way before.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. I explained the a Kathmandu teahouse context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. butter tea was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.