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Grilled Potato-morel Pierogie Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps freshly grated parmesan cheese .
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter .
  • 1 c dried morels (1 oz) .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour .
  • fresh ground pepper .
  • vegetable oil, for coating .
  • 2 large eggs, beaten with .
  • 1 1/2 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled & cut into 2-inch chunks .
  • 1/4 c sour cream .
  • salt .
  • 1/4 c water .
  • celery leaves, for garnish .
  • 1 c boiling water .
  • 1/2 c warm milk

Directions
  • Step #1 In a heatproof bowl, soak the morels in the boiling water until softened, about 20 mins.
  • Step #2 Rub them to loosen any grit, then lift them out & coarsely chop.
  • Step #3 In a large bowl, mix the flour with 1/2 tsp of salt.
  • Step #4 Add the eggs & stir until the dough just comes together.
  • Step #5 Transfer to a lightly floured work surface & knead briefly until soft & smooth.
  • Step #6 Wrap the dough in plastic & set aside at about room temp for 30 mins.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, cook the potatoes In a large-ish saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 mins; drain.
  • Step #8 Return the potatoes to the pan & shake over high heat to dry them, about 1 min.
  • Step #9 Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes.
  • Step #10 Mash in the milk, sour cream, Parmesan & butter.
  • Step #11 Stir in the morels & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #12 Transfer to a bowl & let cool slightly.
  • Step #13 Cut the dough in half & pat each piece into a disk.
  • Step #14 On a well-floured work surface, roll out the disks to 9-inch rounds.
  • Step #15 Cover up with plastic wrap & let this stand for 15 mins.
  • Step #16 On a floured work surface, roll out 1 round at a time to a 1/16-inch thickness.
  • Step #17 Using a 4-inch biscuit cutter, stamp out 9 smaller rounds.
  • Step #18 Lightly moisten the edge of 1 round & dollop 1 rounded tbsp of the potato filling on half of it.
  • Step #19 Pat the filling slightly; fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon & press the edges to seal.
  • Step #20 Set aside on a floured platter.
  • Step #21 Repeat with the rest of the dough & filling.
  • Step #22 Cook half the pierogies at a time In a large-ish pot of boiling salted water until they rise to the surface, about 1 min.
  • Step #23 Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to paper towels & dry.
  • Step #24 In a large bowl, toss the pierogies with just enough vegetable oil to coat.
  • Step #25 Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
  • Step #26 Grill the pierogies over a hot fire, turning once, until browned, about 3 mins per side.
  • Step #27 Remove from the grill.
  • Step #28 Add the celery leaves & grill until lightly charred, about 1 min per side.
  • Step #29 Transfer the pierogies to a platter & garnish with the grilled celery leaves.
  • Enjoy the Grilled Potato-Morel Pierogie recipe

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