Crispy Outside, Chewy Inside! Sweet Potato Cheese Sticks from Leftover Dumpling Wrappers
Don’t Throw Away Leftover Dumpling Wrappers! Make Delicious Snacks: Sweet Potato Cheese Sticks & Dumpling Wrapper Churros
I made two special snacks for the kids using leftover dumpling wrappers from making mandu during the holidays. Enjoy these delicious treats with a wonderfully crispy exterior and chewy interior. Make them easily!
Basic Ingredients- Dumpling wrappers
- Steamed sweet potato (mashed into a puree)
- Cheese (sliced mozzarella)
- Cinnamon sugar (ground cinnamon + sugar)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the necessary ingredients. For the steamed sweet potato, add a little milk or heavy cream to create a smooth puree. Add honey or sugar to your preference for sweetness. You can achieve a smoother puree by using a blender or mashing thoroughly with a fork.
Step 2
Now, place half a slice of mozzarella cheese onto a dumpling wrapper. Then, add a generous amount of the prepared sweet potato puree on top of the cheese. Be mindful of the quantity to prevent it from oozing out.
Step 3
To prevent the cheese from melting and leaking out when heated, carefully fold up all four sides of the dumpling wrapper. Lightly moisten the edges with water and press firmly to seal them completely. Ensuring the edges are well-sealed is key.
Step 4
I made the shapes slightly flattened rather than perfectly round for easier pan-frying later. Pressing down firmly until the very end to ensure all ingredients are sealed is the main point.
Step 5
If one snack isn’t enough, let’s make a second one! Fold a dumpling wrapper slightly and roll it up tightly to the end to create a cylindrical shape. Again, lightly moisten the end with water and press firmly to secure the roll.
Step 6
Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil over medium-low heat. Pan-fry the filled wrappers on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Since the dumpling wrappers are not pre-cooked, it’s important to cook them thoroughly until the inside is done. If the heat is too low and the cooking time is too long, the cheese might leak even if sealed well, so adjust the heat appropriately!
Step 7
Finally, for the rolled dumpling wrappers, dip them in the sweet cinnamon sugar to complete the second snack! 🍁 Enjoy two delicious snacks – sweet potato cheese sticks and dumpling wrapper churros – made easily!
