Description
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, these Spicy Garlic Butter Potato Pierogi are pan-seared and tossed in a rich butter sauce with garlic, chili flakes, and soy sauce, then topped with sesame seeds and herbs. A bold and easy comfort dish.
Ingredients
12 potato pierogi (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (like chives or parsley)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil or steam the pierogi until tender, about 6–8 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in chili flakes and soy sauce; let it bubble for 30 seconds.
4. Add pierogi in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
5. Toss pierogi in the sauce to coat evenly.
6. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped herbs.
7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-fried
Cuisine: Fusion, Eastern European
Keywords: pierogi, garlic butter, spicy, vegetarian
Diet: Vegetarian
Serving Size: 6 pierogi
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pierogi
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pierogi, garlic butter, spicy, vegetarian