We began our day with an impromptu Momo lesson by the hotel owner in Ilam.

Momos are small dumplings that can be filled with meat or veggies.

Here she is adding the special twist to seal in the filling. Cabbage and onion in this case. Momos can be steamed or fried and are often served with a spicy sauce. On my Tibet trip, my nickname was Momo Girl because I loved momos so much.