Description
Get all the delicious flavors of dumplings in a crispy, stuffed flatbread! Juicy, seasoned ground meat (or plant-based alternative) is packed into flatbreads and pan-fried to perfection. Serve with dumpling dipping sauce, chili oil, or sweet chili jam for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
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3 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
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Handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped
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1 lb (500g) ground chicken (or pork, turkey, beef, or plant-based alternative)
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated (or 2 tsp ginger paste)
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2 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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2 tsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
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6 to 8 flatbreads (depending on size)
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Olive oil, for frying
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Dumpling dipping sauce, for serving
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Chili oil, for serving
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Sweet chili jam, for serving
Instructions
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Make the Filling:
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, scallions, cilantro, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, and black vinegar. Mix well.
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Pro Tip: Cook a small portion in a pan to taste-test seasoning.
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Prepare the Flatbreads:
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Slice flatbreads in half. Carefully open each half into a pocket without cutting through.
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Stuff the Flatbreads:
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Spoon a couple of heaped tablespoons of filling into each pocket. Smooth evenly inside, keeping it about 1 inch thick.
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Cook the Flatbreads:
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Place stuffed flatbreads in the pan and cook for 4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
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Sear the edge of each flatbread for 1 minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining flatbreads.
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Serve:
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Arrange flatbreads on a plate. Garnish with more cilantro and sesame seeds.
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Serve hot with dipping sauce, chili oil, or sweet chili jam.
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Notes
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Air Fryer Option: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Customize: Swap meats or use plant-based options. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Make Ahead: Filling can be prepped in advance for quick assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed flatbread
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg