Smash Dumpling Tacos Recipe
These Smash Dumpling Tacos are a fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors, with a crispy, savory pork filling wrapped in a thin tortilla and topped with fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Pork Filling:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 4 small green onions (very finely chopped, about ¼ cup)
- 4 garlic cloves minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small (street taco) flour tortillas
- Thinly sliced cabbage
- Shredded carrots
- Chopped green onion
- Cilantro
- Mix: Place the pork in a medium bowl. Top with the vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, garlic, ginger, and salt. Mix gently to combine.
- Spread: Place a tortilla on a work surface. Scoop one-eighth of the filling into the center, then spread it into a thin, even layer. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Smash: Heat a skillet, place a tortilla meat-side down, then smash the tortilla into the meat using a spatula. Cook until browned and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crisp: Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Smash Dumpling Tacos, Pork Tacos, Asian-inspired Tacos