Sweet Potato Dumplings or Pierogis are pan-fried potstickers that are crispy on the outside and filled with a melt-in-mouth filling of cheese and sweet potato. To enhance the flavor, I have also used fresh rosemary-infused oil to pan-fry these potstickers. These are so easy to prepare and tasty that you will prepare this recipe at home again and again.
First of all, I would love to thank JSL Foods for selecting me to take part in their Twin Dragon recipe challenge this year. There are three categories - Wonton, Gyoza (Potstickers), and Egg Roll. The best and happiest part about taking part in this contest was that I was able to create three interesting recipes that were not only loved by my family and friends, but it has already become frequently prepared items in our kitchen.
I have already posted my entry for Egg roll category: Schezwan Samosa, and Wonton Category: Apple Cream Cheese Danish.
If you have not already checked my Black Pepper Stir Fried Noodles recipe prepared using JSL’s hot and spicy yakisoba noodles, then please do so. I am glad that this was a contest-winning recipe.
The Twin Dragon wrappers are vegan, with no MSG and trans fat, and are premium thicker wrappers. Plus, you do not have to worry about the dumplings sticking to the pan. This will give you a no-fail product.
Ingredients
- 1 packet Gyoza Wrappers (Potstickers) around 48 wrappers, you can even use any spring roll, egg roll wrappers
- 1 â…“ cup Sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed) approx 2 big ones are needed
- 4 oz Pepper jack cheese shredded
- â…“ cup Grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro (Coriander leaves) chopped
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Rosemary
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil / Canola oil
How to make sweet potato dumplings (pierogies)
I have boiled sweet potatoes that yield around 1 â…“ cups of mashed ones. To this, I have added Pepper Jack cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, red chile powder, and cilantro. Feel free to vary the spices and cheese as per your taste.
To enhance the flavor, I have prepared fresh rosemary-infused oil. On medium flame, heat oil along with fresh rosemary for about 3 to 5 minutes or till the rosemary aroma is infused in the oil. Use this for pan-frying the dumplings in batches.
I have kept the potstickers folding very simple; once you add the filling at the center of each wrapper, moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over the filling, seal the edges using a fork, and you are done.
I love crispy pot stickers. So instead of the traditional method, where the dumplings are pan-fried on one side and then steamed, I have pan-fried it on both sides for about 4 minutes till it's crisp and golden brown. This is super fast, easy to prepare, and tasty too.
You can also prepare it using the traditional method :
- Once you add dumplings (8-10) to the pan, cook till it's brown for a minute or two. Then add â…“ cup water and, cover & cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Now uncover and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated completely and the bottom becomes golden brown and crisp.
Does this not sound interesting to you? If you want to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Super Bowl Party, do prepare this as a side, finger food, or an appetizer. Your guests will not only come back for second servings but you will be flooded with a lot of compliments.
These dumplings can also be prepared for your upcoming tailgating events or potluck, Easter, and Christmas holiday parties! In short, prepare these dumplings any time of the year, and they will be a super hit 🙂
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Recipe card
Sweet Potato Dumplings | Sweet Potato Pierogi (Perogies)
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 packet Gyoza Wrappers (Potstickers) around 48 wrappers, you can even use any spring roll, egg roll wrappers, wonton wrappers
- 1 â…“ cup Sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed) approx 2 big ones are needed
- 4 oz Pepper jack cheese shredded
- â…“ cup Grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro (Coriander leaves) chopped
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Rosemary
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil / Canola oil
Instructions
Step I
- In a large bowl add mashed sweet potatoes, pepper jack cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, chile powder, cilantro, salt to taste, and mix well. Filling is ready.1 â…“ cup Sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed), 4 oz Pepper jack cheese shredded, â…“ cup Grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder, 2 tablespoon Cilantro (Coriander leaves) chopped, Salt to taste
Step II
- Add 3 tablespoon of oil in pan and add rosemary leaves to it. Heat this on medium low flame till the flavors of rosemary is infused in oil. Keep this aside.2 teaspoon Rosemary, 3 tablespoon Olive oil / Canola oil
Step III
- To assemble the dumplings, place wrapper on your working surface. Add filling at the center (about 1 teaspoon) of each wrapper.1 packet Gyoza Wrappers (Potstickers)
- Using your finger, moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Now fold over the filling to create half-moon shape.
- Finally pinch the edges to seal using a fork.
Step IV
- Working in batches, heat 1 tablespoon of rosemary infused oil from step II in large non-stick pan or skillet. Tilt once so that the oil is spread evenly. Place the prepared dumplings on the pan about 8 to 10 depending on the size of the pan.
- Cook till they are crisp and golden brown on medium flame for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. (check notes)
- Repeat the same process for remaining dumplings.
- Sweet Potato Dumplings are now ready. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Once you add dumplings in the pan, cook till its brown for a minute or two. Then add â…“ cup water and cover & cook for 3 to 4 minutes.Â
- Now uncover and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated completely and the bottom becomes golden brown and crisp.Â
Nutrition
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Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
I would love to have this on our dinner table one night! Pretty easy to make and so delicious!
Veena Azmanov
I love dumplings but I have never tired Sweet Potato. Sounds so good. Love the color too. Must try soon.
Sherri
I have never had potstickers with sweet potato but they look insanely delicious! Love the combination of flavors, especially with the cheeses you've added! Yum! 🙂
Kelly Anthony
I've never made pot stickers! The sweet potato is such an interesting twist. A great way to use them up too! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Aleta
I LOVE pot stickers, I usually make them with asian vegetables and spices, but wow these sweet potato dumplings looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to give them a try.