FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Among 33 new foods on the ever-growing menu at the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 21:
Pot of gold potato dumplings: Cheesy garlic mashed potatoes folded into flaky dumplings. Deep fried. With a side of original chive onion dip. Vegetarian without dip. At O’Gara’s at southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street.
Shrimp and pork toast: Mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis. Seasoned with fish sauce. Spread on Texas toast and deep fried. With a side of apricot jelly hot sauce. At Union Hmong Kitchen at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner
Smashadilla: Smashed seasoned ground beef and Gouda cheese grilled on a flour tortilla. Folded and dressed with caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles and homemade burger sauce. At Gass Station Grill at west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch and Judson avenues, outside southeast corner of the Food Building.