Smash Dumpling Tacos
Smash Dumpling Tacos
Ingredients
For the Pork Mixture
- 1 pound ground lean pork
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, piece, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup basil, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
For the Tacos
- 12 small flour tortillas
- cooking oil, as needed
For the Toppings and Garnish
- spicy mayo, for drizzling, as needed
- hoisin sauce, for drizzling, as needed
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, sprigs, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground lean pork, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced red onion, 1/4 cup of sliced green onions, 1/2 cup of sliced basil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Take small portions of the pork mixture (about 2 tablespoons per tortilla) and press them down very thin and flat onto one side of each small flour tortilla, ensuring an even layer that covers most of the tortilla surface.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the tortillas, meat-side down, into the pan. Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked through and has a nice sear.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Flip the tortillas and cook on the tortilla side for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Transfer the cooked Smash Dumpling Tacos to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo and additional hoisin sauce. Top with julienned carrots, the remaining sliced green onions, fresh cilantro sprigs, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smash Dumpling Tacos
Ingredients
For the Pork Mixture
- 1 pound ground lean pork
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, piece, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup basil, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
For the Tacos
- 12 small flour tortillas
- cooking oil, as needed
For the Toppings and Garnish
- spicy mayo, for drizzling, as needed
- hoisin sauce, for drizzling, as needed
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, sprigs, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground lean pork, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced red onion, 1/4 cup of sliced green onions, 1/2 cup of sliced basil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Take small portions of the pork mixture (about 2 tablespoons per tortilla) and press them down very thin and flat onto one side of each small flour tortilla, ensuring an even layer that covers most of the tortilla surface.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the pan is hot, carefully place the tortillas, meat-side down, into the pan. Cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked through and has a nice sear.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Flip the tortillas and cook on the tortilla side for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Transfer the cooked Smash Dumpling Tacos to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo and additional hoisin sauce. Top with julienned carrots, the remaining sliced green onions, fresh cilantro sprigs, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min