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dumpling smash tacos on a red taco holder stuffed with cabbage and cilantro

The Best Smash Dumpling Tacos


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  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

These Smash Dumpling Tacos are a one-pan, family-friendly meal packed with juicy pork, fresh cabbage, and bold flavors. Perfect for game day, tailgates, or a fun weeknight dinner, they’re crispy, savory, and drizzled with a tangy honey-soy sauce. Quick to make, customizable, and totally addictive!


Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork (organic recommended)

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced, divided

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided

  • 2 cups finely diced cabbage, divided

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce, divided (tamari or coconut aminos if gluten-free)

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 7 almond flour or cassava tortillas

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water

  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional)

  • Chili crunch (optional, for topping)


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground pork, ginger, garlic, 1/2 green onions, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 cup cabbage, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  2. Spread a thin, even layer of pork mixture across each tortilla, all the way to the edges. Set aside.

  3. Whisk remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, and Sriracha in a small bowl; set aside as sauce.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Working in batches, place tortillas meat side down in the pan. Cook 3 minutes undisturbed until browned and mostly cooked through.

  5. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until toasted; flip once more for 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  6. Top tacos with remaining cabbage, cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with sauce or serve on the side. Add chili crunch if desired.

Notes

Vegetarian option: swap pork for crumbled tofu or tempeh.

Make ahead: prep pork mixture up to 24 hours in advance.

Game day tip: cook on a Blackstone griddle for outdoor fun.

Best eaten fresh; leftovers can be reheated in a skillet to crisp.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: skillet
  • Cuisine: asian-inspired