Cauliflower Mash Pierogi
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4cup warm water
- 1 1/2 tbl olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 turmeric (optional)
- 1 large head of cauliflower chopped into florets
- 2 tbl melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/4 cup non dairy sour cream
- 2 tbl nutritional yeast
- salt & pepper to taste
Preparation
Using a food processor combine the flour, salt, turmeric. Slowly add oil & water, after a minute or so it will form a ball. Wrap in a kitchen towel,rest dough 1/2 hr
Steam Cauliflower florets 25-30 min until very tender, after steaming, let cool, & dry with kitchen towel3️⃣In a food processor, purée cauliflower with the rest of the ingredients, season to taste
Make the Pierogi: slice dough in thirds, wrap other 2/3 with plastic wrap. Sprinkle flour on work surface. Roll out dough, thin enough so you can see the shadow of your hand underneath5️⃣Using a circular 3 in cutter or narrow glass press cutter into dough to make wrappers. Place 1 tbl of filling on each circle. Lightly dampen edges of 1/2 wrapper with water. Fold in a half moon & seal by pressing with fingertips. Place on parchment paper dusted with flour, cover with damp towel. Repeat using the rest of dough
Sing a nonstick pan, cooking in batches, using desired amount of butter on med. Cook 3-4 min on each side or until crisp. I served mine sour cream & fresh herbs. Enjoy