Smash Dumpling Tacos
These mouthwatering Smash Dumpling Tacos are a fusion of traditional dumpling flavors with a modern twist, offering a crispy texture and savory filling.
Equipment
- 2 Large mixing bowls
- 1 Large skillet
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 18-20 normal size store bought dumpling wrappers or the 8 larger ones that my recipe makes
Dumpling wrappers
- 2 cups plain flour 240g
- ½ cup boiling water 120ml
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 250 g pork mince
- 3 spring onions
- Handful chopped chives
- Handful chopped coriander
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 inch chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg
Toppings
- carrot
- cucumber
- spring onions
- coriander
- chilli oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix plain flour and salt. Create a well in the center and gradually stir in boiling water that has cooled for 2 minutes. Stir until the dough becomes shaggy, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest while you prepare the filling.2 cups plain flour, ½ cup boiling water, 1 tsp salt
- Combine pork mince, spring onions, chives, coriander, garlic, ginger, soy sauces, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, egg, and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until well combined.250 g pork mince, 3 spring onions, Handful chopped chives, Handful chopped coriander, 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch chopped ginger, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper, 1 egg
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a circle. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each wrapper, spreading it evenly.18-20 normal size store bought dumpling wrappers or the 8 larger ones that my recipe makes
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Place each dumpling in the pan and smash it down. Fry for 2 minutes, then flip
- Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 1 minute. Uncover and let the bottom crisp up for 2-3 minutes.
- Top the crispy dumpling tacos with shredded carrot, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve hot and enjoy!carrot, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, chilli oil
Notes
To keep your dumpling tacos from sticking to the pan, make sure the oil is hot before adding them. A hot pan will give you that perfect sear and prevent the wrappers from becoming soggy.