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Speedy Smash Dumpling Tacos Recipe

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Speedy Smash Dumpling Tacos combine juicy ground pork spread thinly on mini tortillas, crisped in a skillet for a deliciously crispy, savory bite inspired by Chinese dumpling flavors. Topped with quick pickled cucumber, fresh cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and drizzled with chili oil or dumpling dipping sauce, these tacos offer a unique fusion snack that’s fast to make and irresistibly tasty. You can also substitute tortillas with homemade scallion pancakes for a traditional twist.

Ingredients

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Dumpling Filling

  • 500g ground pork (not too lean for best juiciness)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)
  • 2 tablespoons black vinegar (or rice wine vinegar as substitute)
  • Fresh cilantro (or mint, Thai basil, garlic chives, or flat-leaf parsley as alternatives), chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Tacos

  • 10 mini flour tortillas (or wholemeal, corn tortillas, or scallion pancakes)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Toppings

  • Quick pickled cucumber (thinly sliced cucumber pickled briefly in vinegar, sugar, and salt)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili oil or dumpling dipping sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, grated ginger, black vinegar, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
  2. Assemble Tacos: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the pork mixture onto each mini tortilla. Using the back of the spoon, spread the mixture into a very thin, even layer, covering the entire surface of the tortilla. Repeat for all tortillas.
  3. Cook Tacos: Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled tortillas, filling side down, onto the pan. Use a spatula or fish slice to press down firmly on each taco to ensure even cooking and to achieve a crispy texture on the meat.
  4. Flip and Crisp: Cook the tacos for about 4 minutes on the filling side, then carefully flip them over and cook for an additional 1 minute on the tortilla side to crisp it up.
  5. Keep Warm: Remove the cooked tacos from the pan and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining tacos.
  6. Add Toppings: Once all tacos are cooked, top each one with quick pickled cucumber, fresh cilantro, chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and drizzle with chili oil or your preferred dumpling dipping sauce.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately as a delicious, fusion-inspired snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based ground meat alternatives.
  • If fresh ginger is unavailable, use 2 teaspoons of ginger paste.
  • Black vinegar offers a deep umami flavor but rice wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • For a twist, replace mini tortillas with homemade or store-bought scallion pancakes.
  • Quick pickled cucumber adds a refreshing tang but can be omitted or substituted with fresh cucumber slices.
  • Pressing the tacos while frying ensures the pork cooks evenly and achieves a crispy texture.
  • These tacos are mildly spicy depending on the quantity of chili oil used; adjust to taste.
  • They can be made ahead by preparing the filling and assembling the tortillas, but cooking is best fresh.

Keywords: dumpling tacos, ground pork tacos, fusion tacos, Chinese-inspired tacos, tortilla tacos, scallion pancake tacos, quick appetizer, easy snack

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