Inside the Kitchens That Bring the Heat at Jackson Heights’ Momo Crawl

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This past Sunday, Jackson Heights went all out for the 14th annual Momo Crawl: a one-day culinary extravaganza celebrating momo: pillowy, steamed dumplings packed with savory meats and vegetables and served with a spicy chili sauce.

Undeterred by the morning’s inclement weather, thousands of New Yorkers crowded Diversity Plaza and the streets of Jackson Heights — as they do every year — to not only eat their weight in $1 momo, but to celebrate Tibetan, Nepali and Himalayan food and culture.

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