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Asian Dumplings Smash Taco

A delicious easy take on Asian Dumplings using Tortillas. So Delicious.
Course: Appetizer, asian cuisine, asian tacos, dinner, dumplings, Main Course, Main Dish, pork, recipes using ground pork, smash tacos, tacos
Cuisine: American, Asian
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large skillet or a griddle
  • spatula

Ingredients

Dumpling Mixture

  • 1 lb pure ground pork
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1.5 TBS soy sauce
  • 1 TBS sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Taco

  • 4 (6 " regular) flour tortillas

Sauce

  • 3 TBS soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp chili oil (OPTIO
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 fresh lime squeezed (or 1 tsp lime juice)

Toppings

  • fresh coleslaw (with cabbage & carrot)
  • thin sliced cucumber
  • cilantro
  • green onions or chives

Instructions

Sauce

  • Whisk sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside.

Dumpling Mixture

  • In large bowl mix together dumpling ingredients together until just combined. Pat down mixture in bowl and divide mixture into 4 equal portions.

Building Taco

  • Lay 4 flour tortillas out on a clean work surface.
  • Place one of the portions of dumpling mixture on one of the tortillas. Spread mixture evenly from edge to edge covering the whole tortilla evenly.
    NOTE: repeat with remaining 3 tortillas & mixture.

Making Smash Taco

  • Heat 1 tsp cooking oil onto a large skillet or a griddle on medium high heat.
  • Place tacos meat side down onto hot prepared skillet and cook until pork is cooked through and golden brown on bottom.
    NOTE: temperature for pork should reach 145 - 160 degrees.
  • Flip over tacos and cook for 1 minute until tortilla is golden & crispy.
  • Remove from skillet and set on a plate.
  • Top with toppings listed and drizzle sauce over taco. Fold like a taco and enjoy.
    Sauce can also be used a dip for the smash tacos.