Sweet Potato Pots of Gold

 

I call them pretty little Pots of Gold because they are! Impress your guests at your next party with these delightful and delicious darlings or make them for a perfect appetizer or snack.

I created 2 different versions - the Sweet version and the Savory version, so that there's a golden pot out there for everyone. I love them both and got awesome reviews on both. Once you start popping them, you really can't stop. The Savory Pots are filled with yummy Louisiana sweet potatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and ginger. The Sweet Pots are filled with yummy Louisiana sweet potatoes, toasted pecan nuts, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

Try these for your next party....they are definitely dressed to impress!

Ingredients for Savory Pots (makes about 32 pieces):
1. 3/4 cup Louisiana sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
2. 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
3. 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
4. 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, oregano, thyme and rosemary), finely chopped
5. 1 teaspoon onion powder
6. Salt and pepper to taste
7. 32 sheets of wonton wrapper
8. 32 pieces of fresh chives, cut to about 5-6 inches long 

Ingredients for Sweet Pots (makes about 32 pieces):
1. 3/4 cup Louisiana sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
2. 1/4 cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted
3. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4. 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
5. 1/8 teaspoon salt
6. 32 sheets of wonton paper
7. 32 pieces of fresh chives, cut to about 5-6 inches long

Ingredients for Spicy Mayo dip (optional):
1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2. 1 tablespoon chili oil or fried chili paste
3. Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1. Cook and mash sweet potatoes and divide into 2 mixing bowls, 3/4 cup each.
2. If making Sweet Pots, in a saute pan, lightly toast pecan nuts until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
3. For Savory Pots, mix ingredients 1 to 6 under Savory Pots in a mixing bowl. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set mixture aside.

4. For Sweet Pots, mix ingredients 1 to 5 under Sweet Pots in a mixing bowl. Mix well and set mixture aside.

5. To wrap, place a piece of wonton wrapper in one palm, using a teaspoon, scoop about 3/4 teaspoon of either mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
6. Wrap by pulling up the sides of the wrapper to form the shape of a little pot of gold.
7. Close the top of the pot by tying with a piece of chive with 2 knots. Set aside on a tray (would be a good idea to separate the Sweet Pots from the Savory Pots as you continue to wrap.

8. In a wok or a shallow pan, heat up enough vegetable oil for a shallow fry.
9. Once the oil is hot enough, lightly fry these little darlings for about 2 to 3 minutes each until golden brown. Remove onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
10. Serve warm with spicy mayo dip or your favorite dip!