1. Momos Along the Himalayan Region How the momo is prepared and eaten, defines culture, religious practices, politics, geography, ethnic diversity, etiquette and the celebration of tradition

2. What Are Momos?  Momo – Tibet, Kashmir and Nepal Momo  Mog, - also in Nepal  Buuz - Mongolia  Jiaozi - China Jiaozi  Mantı - Turkey /Afghanistan/Armenia Mantı  Pierogi - Ukrain/Poland /Lithuania Pierogi  Pelmeni - Russia Pelmeni  Mandu - the Korea Mandu  Gyoza – Japan  Wonton – Hong Kong  Samos – India Momos are dumplings originating in China and can be found along the Himalayan Region and throughout the Silk Road. They can be identified under the following names

3. What Are Momos?  Classic Nepali Momo (Nepali Lamb Dumplings) Classic Nepali Momo  Chicken MOMO (Nepali Chicken Dumplings) Chicken MOMO  Vegetable Momo (Nepali Vegetable Stuffed Dumplings) Vegetable Momo  Nepali Shrimp Momo (Nepali Shrimp Stuffed Dumplings) Nepali Shrimp Momo  Kathmandu Delight Momo (Nepali Pork-Shrimp Stuffed Spicy DumplingsKathmandu Delight Momo  Classic Sherpa Momo (Nepali Stuffed Dumplings, Sherpa Style) Classic Sherpa Momo   Gorkhali Sweet Momo (Nepali Sweet & Spicy Dumplings) Gorkhali Sweet Momo  Masala MOMO (Spicy Dumplings, Kathmandu Style) Masala MOMO  Tibetan Momo (Non- Vegetarian Dumplings, Tibetan Style) Tibetan Momo  Sekuwa Momo (Nepali Dumplings Stuffed with Barbequed Meat) Paneer Momo (Nepali Ricotta Cheese Dumplings) ) Sekuwa Momo Paneer Momo

4. What Are Momos?  Sweet MOMO Achar (Sweet Tamarind Achar for MOMOs) Sweet MOMO Achar  Classic MOMO Achar (Sesame-Tomato Achar for MOMOs) Classic MOMO Achar  Sherpa MOMO Achar (Spicy Soy-Based Dipping Sauce for MOMOs Sherpa MOMO Achar

5. Other Names  Har gow -- Chinese shrimp dumpling Har gowshrimp  Varenyky Varenyky  Kreplach Kreplach  Baozi (steamed) Baozi  Khinkali Khinkali  Tortilini, Ravioli - Italy