Crispy Smash Egg Roll Dumplings

Directions

  1. 1Chop the cabbage, carrot and green onions together until they are finely diced.
  2. 2Chop the cabbage, carrot and green onions together until they are finely diced.
  3. 3Chop the cabbage, carrot and green onions together until they are finely diced.
  4. 4In a bowl, combine all filling ingredients: 1/2 pound (227g) ground pork, 1 cup (240ml) finely chopped cabbage, 1/4 cup (60ml) shredded carrot, 2 minced green onions, 2 teaspoons (10ml) soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground black pepper.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine all filling ingredients: 1/2 pound (227g) ground pork, 1 cup (240ml) finely chopped cabbage, 1/4 cup (60ml) shredded carrot, 2 minced green onions, 2 teaspoons (10ml) soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground black pepper.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine all filling ingredients: 1/2 pound (227g) ground pork, 1 cup (240ml) finely chopped cabbage, 1/4 cup (60ml) shredded carrot, 2 minced green onions, 2 teaspoons (10ml) soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground black pepper.
  7. 7On each dumpling wrapper, place about 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30ml) of filling in the center.
  8. 8On each dumpling wrapper, place about 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30ml) of filling in the center.
  9. 9On each dumpling wrapper, place about 1-2 Tablespoons (15-30ml) of filling in the center.
  10. 10Spread the filling over each wrapper all the way to the edges.
  11. 11Spread the filling over each wrapper all the way to the edges.
  12. 12Spread the filling over each wrapper all the way to the edges.
  13. 13Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  14. 14Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  15. 15Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  16. 16Add a light layer of oil to the skillet.
  17. 17Add a light layer of oil to the skillet.
  18. 18Add a light layer of oil to the skillet.
  19. 19Lay the meat-filled wrappers face down on the skillet.
  20. 20Lay the meat-filled wrappers face down on the skillet.
  21. 21Lay the meat-filled wrappers face down on the skillet.
  22. 22Gently press down to smash the filling flat.
  23. 23Gently press down to smash the filling flat.
  24. 24Gently press down to smash the filling flat.
  25. 25Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the meat is cooked and crisp.
  26. 26Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the meat is cooked and crisp.
  27. 27Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the meat is cooked and crisp.
  28. 28Lightly spray or sprinkle oil over the top of the wrappers.
  29. 29Lightly spray or sprinkle oil over the top of the wrappers.
  30. 30Lightly spray or sprinkle oil over the top of the wrappers.
  31. 31Then flip the smash dumplings and cook wrapper side down to crisp the wrapper, about 1 minute.
  32. 32Then flip the smash dumplings and cook wrapper side down to crisp the wrapper, about 1 minute.
  33. 33Then flip the smash dumplings and cook wrapper side down to crisp the wrapper, about 1 minute.
  34. 34Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  35. 35Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  36. 36Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  37. 37Serve with your favorite dip or sauce.
  38. 38Serve with your favorite dip or sauce.
  39. 39Serve with your favorite dip or sauce.

Ingredients

  • 16 round dumpling or potsticker wrappers (approximately)
  • 16 round dumpling or potsticker wrappers (approximately)
  • 16 round dumpling or potsticker wrappers (approximately)
  • 1 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 Tablespoons oil
  • Dipping sauce of choice
  • Dipping sauce of choice
  • Dipping sauce of choice
  • 0.5 pound ground pork (or any ground meat)
  • 0.5 pound ground pork (or any ground meat)
  • 0.5 pound ground pork (or any ground meat)
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrot
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrot
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 stalks green onion, minced
  • 2 stalks green onion, minced
  • 2 stalks green onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Diane's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Dip (Nước Mắm Chấm)
  • Diane's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Dip (Nước Mắm Chấm)
  • Diane's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Dip (Nước Mắm Chấm)
  • Chili Crunch
  • Chili Crunch
  • Chili Crunch
  • Homemade Sriracha Sauce
  • Homemade Sriracha Sauce
  • Homemade Sriracha Sauce
  • 5 Minute Dumpling Sauce
  • 5 Minute Dumpling Sauce
  • 5 Minute Dumpling Sauce

Equipment

Oil Sprayer (optional)large skilletgriddle

Tips

  • Square wonton wrappers are also suitable and can be called smash wontons.
  • If using regular egg roll wrappers, cut them into 4 smaller squares for mini smash bites.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen in an airtight bag. Thaw completely and reheat on a warm pan.