Tag: Sweet Potato Pierogis in Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Sweet Potato Pierogis with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

© Todd Porter & Diane Cu

So in accordance with my pledge to be “veggie-forward” last year I have adopted a few vegetarian recipes that I’ve made over and over again. One of them is sweet potato pierogis in a sage brown butter sauce. They are so good!

Now, I have to admit, it is a bit time consuming because you are making your own dough and sweet potato filling but since we’re all at home might as well give it a try. I’ve made these several times and they are really filling and tasty too. The recipe is from Food & Wine’s online magazine.

Ingredients

Pierogi Dough

    • 2 cups flour
    • 3/4 cup sour cream
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Filling and Finishing

    • 1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    • 8 sage leaves, sliced
    • Additional kosher or sea salt, to taste
Directions
 
Step 1    

In a bowl, mix together the flour, sour cream, egg, olive oil and salt until the ingredients bind together. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple minutes, or until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2    

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash. Allow to cool.

Step 3    

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 12-15 rounds. Brush the edges of each round lightly with water, then place 1 tablespoon of filling on one side of the rounds. Fold the dough over, making half moon shapes, pressing out the air. Press and crimp the edges to seal the pierogi.

Step 4    

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pierogi for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

Step 5    

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pierogi to the skillet with the butter and sear each side for about 1 minute or until golden. Remove from the pan.

Step 6    

Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to foam, then settle down. Add the sage leaves and continue to cook until the butter just begins to brown and develop a toasty, nutty aroma. Season with salt.

Hope you enjoy!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles