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Smash Dumpling Tacos

Savory Smash Dumpling Tacos with Crunchy Pickled Cucumbers

Enjoy these Smash Dumpling Tacos, a quick and flavorful fusion of dumplings and tacos, filled with savory pork and topped with zesty pickled cucumbers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 12 mini tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 pound ground pork can substitute with chicken or mushrooms
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
For the Pickling
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro/scallions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional
  • to taste dipping sauce/chili oil

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan
  • bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice the cucumber and mix with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Spread a thin layer of ground pork filling on each tortilla using the back of a spoon.
  3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Place tortilla, pork-side down, and press down to 'smash' for about 4 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip the tacos and cook for an additional minute until crisp. Remove from heat.
  5. Top with pickled cucumbers, cilantro or scallions, sesame seeds, and drizzle dipping sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat on a skillet to regain crispiness. Freeze wrapped tacos for up to 3 months.

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