Description
Speedy Smash Dumpling Tacos are a fun and flavorful fusion dish combining crispy, pan-fried dumplings with fresh taco toppings. These tacos offer a crispy texture with juicy dumpling filling, perfect for a quick family meal or party snack.
Ingredients
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- 12 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crema
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add frozen dumplings in a single layer and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy.
- Smash each dumpling gently with a spatula to flatten, then cook for another 2 minutes to crisp both sides.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing 2 smashed dumplings in each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and cheese.
- Add a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Drizzle with hot sauce if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite dumpling flavor to customize.
- For extra crispiness, add a sprinkle of sesame seeds after cooking.
- Try swapping sour cream for guacamole or crema.
- These tacos are great for meal prep—just reheat and assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg