If you’ve been seeing those sizzling pans of dumplings covered in glossy, translucent sheets, you’re looking at the latest food trend: blanket momos. Unlike traditional momos, these aren’t wrapped. Instead, small portions of filling are placed straight onto a hot pan and then covered with softened rice paper sheets like a blanket. The result is a mix of crispy base, juicy filling, and a soft or slightly chewy layer on top. Plus, the rice paper sheets make the blanket momos healthier, so you can eat them on your weight loss journey as well. If you have been meaning to try this viral dish, here are seven easy blanket momo recipes for you.

1. Mushroom pepper blanket momos recipe

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets (cut into four pieces)

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

1 tsp garlic

1 tsp crushed black pepper

1 tbsp cream (optional)

Salt

Method:

Cook garlic and mushrooms without any oil until all the moisture evaporates, and the mixture becomes concentrated in flavour. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper, adding a touch of cream if you prefer a richer texture. Cool the mixture, shape it into balls, and place them in a hot pan. Once the base starts to cook, lay softened rice paper over each portion and cover the pan. Allow it to steam gently so the top sets while the bottom remains slightly crisp.

2. Classic street-style veg blanket momos recipe

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets

1 cup finely chopped cabbage

1/2 cup grated carrot

1/4 cup capsicum

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp soy sauce

Salt

Pepper

Oil

Method:

Start by heating a little oil in a pan and sauteing the ginger-garlic paste until fragrant. Add the cabbage, carrot, and capsicum, cooking on medium heat until just softened but still slightly crisp. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then allow the mixture to cool before shaping it into small balls. Place these balls directly onto a lightly oiled pan and cook them briefly from the bottom. Meanwhile, dip small pieces of rice paper into warm water for a few seconds until pliable, then drape one piece over each filling ball like a blanket. Cover the pan with a lid so the steam softens the rice paper while the base crisps slightly. Serve hot.

3. Chicken garlic blanket momos recipe

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets

1 cup minced or finely chopped chicken

1 tbsp garlic

2 tbsp spring onions

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp black pepper

Oil

Method:

Cook the garlic in a little oil until aromatic, then add the chicken and cook thoroughly until no longer pink. Add spring onions, soy sauce, and black pepper, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture cool slightly before shaping into small balls. Place these onto a hot pan with a little oil and cook the underside. Soften rice paper pieces in warm water and lay them over each ball. Add half a cup of water to the pan, and put a lid on the pan. Let it cook on a low flame till all the water evaporates.

4. Cheesy corn and spinach blanket momos recipe

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets

1/2 cup sweet corn

1/2 cup chopped spinach

1/2 cup grated cheese

1 tsp garlic

Salt and pepper

Method:

Saute garlic and spinach until wilted, then add sweet corn and cook briefly. Remove from the heat and mix in the grated cheese, so it melts slightly into the mixture. Once cooled, shape into small balls and place them in a pan. After lightly cooking the base, cover each ball with softened rice paper. Add half a cup of water to the pan, and put a lid on the pan. Let it cook on a low flame till all the water evaporates.

5. Spicy soya blanket momos recipe

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets

1 cup soaked and squeezed soya granules

1 onion (finely chopped)

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp Schezwan sauce

Salt

1 tbsp oil

Method:

Put oil in a pan and cook the onion with ginger-garlic paste until soft, then add the soya granules and stir-fry until slightly dry. Mix in schezwan sauce and salt, letting the flavours intensify. Once cooled, form into small balls and place them on a greased pan. Let the base cook, then cover each ball with a softened rice paper piece. Add half a cup of water to the pan, and put a lid on the pan. Let it cook on a low flame till the rice paper becomes soft and slightly translucent.

6. Paneer chilli blanket momos recipe

Ingredients: 

Rice paper sheets

1 cup crumbled paneer

1/4  cup onion

1/4 cup capsicum

1 tbsp chilli sauce

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp garlic

Salt and pepper

Method:

Cook garlic, onion, and capsicum in a pan until slightly softened, then add the paneer and gently mix so it stays crumbly. Stir in chilli sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, cooking just enough for the flavours to come together. Once cooled, shape into small balls and place them on a greased pan over medium heat. After the base begins to cook, cover each portion with a softened rice paper square. Add half a cup of water to the pan, and put a lid on the pan. Let it cook on a low flame till all the water evaporates.

7. Thai peanut blanket momos recipes

Ingredients:

Rice paper sheets

1/2 cup shredded vegetables

2 tbsp peanut butter

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp honey

1 tsp chilli flakes

Method:

Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and chilli flakes to create a thick, flavourful sauce, then toss in shredded vegetables until well coated. Shape into small balls and place them onto a lightly greased pan. Cook the underside briefly before covering each portion with softened rice paper. Cover the pan and allow the top to steam and soften, creating a slightly sticky, nutty blanket over the filling.

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