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Kick your takeout craving with these pork dumpling smash tacos. Ground pork is mixed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and other dumpling-inspired flavors, then spread onto tortillas and cooked until golden and crispy. Topped with fresh cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and sesame seeds, these tacos are served with a flavorful dipping sauce for an extra punch. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Combine ground pork, chopped green cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger or ginger paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes in a bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
Spread the pork mixture evenly in a thin layer onto each flour tortilla.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the tortilla pork side down and cook until the pork is browned and crispy, about 3–5 minutes.
Flip the tortilla and toast the other side until golden and slightly crisp, about 1–2 minutes.
Top the tacos with green cabbage, matchstick carrots, @momofukugoods chili oil, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Serve with dipping sauce made from hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and green onions.
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If you don’t have @momofukugoods chili oil, substitute with any chili oil or hot sauce you prefer.
To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage and matchstick carrots from the store.
Make sure the pork mixture is spread thinly on the tortilla for even cooking and crispiness.
Can I use ground chicken instead of pork?
Yes, ground chicken can be used as a substitute for pork in this recipe.
What type of tortillas work best?
Flour tortillas are recommended as they hold up well during cooking and crisp nicely.
Can I make the dipping sauce ahead of time?
Yes, the dipping sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Is the chili oil necessary?
No, the chili oil is optional, but it adds a flavorful kick to the tacos.
How do I prevent the pork from sticking to the pan?
Ensure the pan is hot and well-oiled before placing the tortilla pork side down.
