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Tiktok viral spicy potato dumplings in a white bowl being held with wood chopsticks.
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Potato Dumplings (Viral TikTok Recipe)

This viral TikTok potato dumpling recipe is so pillowy soft and chewy served with a delicious spicy garlic chili oil. Only 2 ingredients.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Glass bottle with thick rim
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Strainer or Sieve
  • Spoon or Spatula
  • Metal or Plastic Tablespoon
  • Large Plate or Metal Tray

Ingredients

Potato Dumplings

  • 1 Large Potato
  • ¾ Cup Potato Starch or Cornstarch
  • Salt and Water

Spicy Garlic Chili Oil

  • 1 clove Fresh Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Korean Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Hot Avocado Oil Neutral Oil
  • Green Onion and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Potato Dumplings

  • Rinse, peel, and chop the potato into large cubes. Place into a saucepan filled with water and boil until fork tender.
  • Pour water and potato through a strainer or sieve. Place strained potatoes over a bowl. With a spoon or spatula pushed the cooked potato through the sieve to make a smooth mashed potato.
  • Add the potato starch and salt, mix and knead. You might need to add a touch of water to form a nonsticky soft dough.
  • Portion the dough with a tablespoon measure. Roll into a ball or round sphere with your hands and with a bottle push down to form a button or mushroom shape. Place the finished dumplings on a plate or tray.
  • To cook them place a few dumplings into boiling water. They are cooked when they float and puff up. Do not overcook or they will have a gummy texture. About 2-3 minutes. It will continue to cook when removed from the boiling water. You can also place them in an ice-cold water bath if you prefer.

Spicy Garlic Chili Oil

  • Place the cooked dumplings into a large bowl and add the garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
  • In a small saucepan heat the avocado oil until very hot. Pour over the dumplings and seasonings, be very careful.
  • Mix and sprinkle with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy.