Protect Nepal’s Heritage – The True Story of Momo
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Food Lovers,
Momo, a beloved dumpling, has become an important part of Nepali culture. No matter our ethnicity or region, Momo is now considered Nepal’s “unofficial” national food. But how did this happen? How did Momo develop, and how is it connected to our national identity?
Chef Binod Baral has been researching these questions and now wants to publish a book dedicated entirely to Momo—its history, cultural significance, and future.
About the Author
Binod Baral is a chef, writer, and cultural advocate with over 26 years of experience in the culinary world, particularly in the curry industry. He has been awarded for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Asian Curry Awards and is recognized as "Momo King." In 2024, he won a Gold Medal for Global Gastronomy and is an ambassador for global culinary arts. He also writes a weekly food and culture column for The Annapurna Express.
Learn more about him at www.binodbaral.com.
Why This Book Matters?
"Journey of Momo" will:
- Tell Momo’s Story: Explore its origins, how it traveled along the Silk Road, and how it became a global favorite.
- Inspire Entrepreneurs: Show how Momo has helped refugees and migrants start businesses and change their lives.
- Promote Cultural Diplomacy: Highlight Momo’s role in connecting people and fostering cross-cultural exchange.
- Celebrate Local Heroes: Share the stories of women, youth, and small business owners in Nepal who are using Momo as a tool for empowerment.
How This Book Will Make a Difference
- Recognizing Momo’s Identity: This book will document Momo’s rich history and impact worldwide.
- Creating a Global Food Community: It will bring together Momo lovers, their stories, recipes, and traditions.
- Promoting momo globally: Part of the book’s proceeds will go to help brand and promote Momo globally, provide awards, and support initiatives related to Momo.
How You Can Help
We need your support to publish, market, and distribute this book. Your contribution will help:
- Empower Local Communities: Support women, youth, and small businesses using Momo to create jobs and opportunities.
- Give Momo the Recognition It Deserves: Help establish Momo as a symbol of Nepal’s rich food heritage.
- Promote Food Diplomacy: Show how a simple dumpling can bring people together worldwide.
- Where the Funds Will Go
- Book Production and Distribution: Writing, editing, designing, and printing the book.
- Momo Entrepreneurship Programs: Supporting women, youth, and marginalized communities to start Momo businesses.
- Recognizing Momo Entrepreneurs: Awarding small Momo businesses making a difference.
- Global Momo Branding: Promoting Momo as Nepal’s culinary icon on the international stage.
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you love dumplings, enjoy cultural history, or believe in the power of food to bring change, we invite you to be part of this journey. Your support, big or small, will help make this book a reality.
Let’s celebrate Momo and its incredible impact on communities in Nepal and around the world!
Thank you for your support.
Warm Regards,
Binod Baral
Chef, Writer, and Cultural Advocate
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BINOD BARAL
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The Gurkha Centre
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