Smash Dumpling Tacos
A delightful fusion of dumplings and tacos, these crispy, savory treats are packed with ground meat, fresh herbs, and tangy pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 scallions (finely sliced)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 1 lb ground pork mince (or chicken/turkey)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated, or 2 tsp ginger paste)
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 12 mini tortillas
- Olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for pickles)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for pickles)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine scallions, cilantro, ground meat, crushed garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, black vinegar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, toss diced cucumber with rice vinegar and salt. Set aside to pickle while you cook the tacos.
- Take about 2-3 tablespoons of the pork mixture and spoon them onto each mini tortilla, pressing into a thin, even layer.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the filled tortillas in the pan, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Press down firmly with a spatula for about 4 minutes until meat is cooked through and the tortilla edges are golden.
- Carefully flip and cook for an additional minute to warm the tortilla top.
- Top each taco with pickled cucumber, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add extra cilantro and scallions. Drizzle with chili oil or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground pork with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option!
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/smash-dumpling-tacos/