Viral Smash Dumpling Tacos Recipe (with Ground Pork)

smash dumpling tacos on a white plate with dipping sauce

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Viral Smash Dumpling Tacos Recipe (with Ground Pork)

Prepare yourself for an exciting twist on traditional tacos—introducing Smash Dumpling Tacos! Inspired by the viral trend, these quick and easy tacos feature a flavorful pork dumpling filling, smashed onto a tortilla, and cooked until perfectly crispy. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro, then drizzle with a mouthwatering dipping sauce for a deliciously unique dinner.

Prep Time8

Cook Time18

Total Time26

Servings: tacos

Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

Dumpling Filling

1 lb ground pork
2 oz mushrooms minced
2 green onions minced
1 cup cilantro minced - plus more for garnish
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari sauce, for gluten free
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar

Tacos

10 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Avocado oil or any neutral flavored oil, for pan frying
Optional toppings: Kimchi, more cilantro, sesame seeds, and/or chili crisp

Dipping Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari sauce, for gluten free
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp water
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion chopped

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the dipping sauce and set aside in the fridge.
Add all ingredients for the pork filling in a large bowl and mix to combine.
Add 3-4 tbsp of the filling to each tortilla and spread it out with gloved hands or the back of a spoon.
Heat oil in a thin layer in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add as many tacos you can fit in a single layer, meat side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook the tortilla side down for 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tacos.
Serve warm, drizzled with dipping sauce and garnished with cilantro, sesame seeds, and whatever toppings you want to add.

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Notes

Expert Tips

I recommend ground pork that's higher in fat so the meat doesn't taste try once cooked. You can also substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or even beef.
Highly recommend making the dipping sauce, because it adds so much flavor and moisture to the smashed tacos.

Serving & Storage Tips

Garnish with cilantro, and sesame seeds, or for more heat, you can add kimchi or chili crisp. I also love enjoying it with this Chinese smashed cucumber salad.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. I like to reheat on the stovetop at low heat for 2-3 minutes, but you can also microwave. Reheating on the stovetop yields a crispy tortilla which I like!

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