Viral Smash Dumplings
Get ready to dive into these irresistible Viral Smash Dumplings! Crispy wonton wrappers are packed with succulent pork and bursting with bold flavors from fresh garlic, zesty ginger, and tangy scallions. These delightful bites are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also super fun to make—perfect for impressing your friends at your next gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 cup finely shredded Cabbage (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch (10 ml)
- 1 crushed clove of garlic
- 2 Tbsp grated Ginger (30 ml)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage and julienne carrots (240 ml)
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500g ground pork (1.1 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tosp of brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame Oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp white pepper (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce (30 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (10 ml)
- 30 Wonton or gyoza wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together the ingredients for the dumpling sauce and set aside.
- 2
To make the filling, add the minced pork, garlic, ginger, cabbage, spring onions/scallions, egg, pepper, sesame oil, and soy sauce to a bowl and mix.
- 3
Add the cornstarch last.
- 4
Place 1 heaped teaspoon of the meat mixture in the middle of each wrapper and spread to the edges.
- 5
Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil (per batch); working in batches, place the dumplings meat side down on the pan, press down with a spatula to flatten the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes then remove from pan and top with shredded lettuce, carrot and the dipping sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press dumplings with 15-20 pounds of force using a wide spatula to create maximum surface contact—this Maillard reaction zone should reach 300°F for optimal caramelization.technique300°F surface temp
- ✓Add cornstarch last to prevent gluten development which would make filling tough—cornstarch creates a slurry that binds without activating proteins.technique
- ✓Cook first side for exactly 2-3 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust—lifting too early breaks the protein coagulation at 140-160°F.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use medium heat (275-300°F pan surface) rather than high heat to ensure the meat cooks through before the wrapper burns—pork needs 160°F internal temperature.equipment275-300°F pan temp
- ✓Spread filling completely to wrapper edges because the 'smash' technique relies on maximum meat-to-pan contact for the signature crispy texture.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Viral Smash Dumplings
Get ready to dive into these irresistible Viral Smash Dumplings! Crispy wonton wrappers are packed with succulent pork and bursting with bold flavors from fresh garlic, zesty ginger, and tangy scallions. These delightful bites are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also super fun to make—perfect for impressing your friends at your next gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 cup finely shredded Cabbage (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch (10 ml)
- 1 crushed clove of garlic
- 2 Tbsp grated Ginger (30 ml)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage and julienne carrots (240 ml)
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500g ground pork (1.1 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tosp of brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame Oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp white pepper (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce (30 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (15 ml)
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar (15 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (10 ml)
- 30 Wonton or gyoza wrappers
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together the ingredients for the dumpling sauce and set aside.
- 2
To make the filling, add the minced pork, garlic, ginger, cabbage, spring onions/scallions, egg, pepper, sesame oil, and soy sauce to a bowl and mix.
- 3
Add the cornstarch last.
- 4
Place 1 heaped teaspoon of the meat mixture in the middle of each wrapper and spread to the edges.
- 5
Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil (per batch); working in batches, place the dumplings meat side down on the pan, press down with a spatula to flatten the meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes then remove from pan and top with shredded lettuce, carrot and the dipping sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press dumplings with 15-20 pounds of force using a wide spatula to create maximum surface contact—this Maillard reaction zone should reach 300°F for optimal caramelization.technique300°F surface temp
- ✓Add cornstarch last to prevent gluten development which would make filling tough—cornstarch creates a slurry that binds without activating proteins.technique
- ✓Cook first side for exactly 2-3 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust—lifting too early breaks the protein coagulation at 140-160°F.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use medium heat (275-300°F pan surface) rather than high heat to ensure the meat cooks through before the wrapper burns—pork needs 160°F internal temperature.equipment275-300°F pan temp
- ✓Spread filling completely to wrapper edges because the 'smash' technique relies on maximum meat-to-pan contact for the signature crispy texture.technique