Dumpling Tacos (Viral Smash Tacos with Juicy Pork Filling)
Dumpling tacos combine juicy Chinese pork dumpling filling with crispy smash tacos for an easy family dinner. No folding required — just spread, smash, cook, and customize with your favorite toppings!
Servings: 10 Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
Dumpling Filling (More tips linked)
- 1 pound ground pork preferably 80/20
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 inch fresh ginger finely minced
- 2 stalks green onions chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut aminos* or soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil optional
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
For the Dumpling Tacos
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- Toppings*
Instructions
Make the dumpling filling:
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, Shaoxing wine, ginger, green onion, salt, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and sesame oil. Mix until well combined. For the best flavor, let the filling marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add a scoop of pork filling and spread it evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Place the tortilla filling-side down onto the skillet.
- Use a spatula to gently press and smash the taco so the pork spreads into a thin, even layer.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook the tortilla side for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly crisp.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately*
Notes
I recommend tasting the fillings by cooking a tablespoon of it first. Adjust the flavor if needed.