Description
Speedy Dumpling Flatbreads blend Chinese culinary traditions with quick kitchen magic, creating crispy, pillowy parcels packed with savory goodness. Comfort meets convenience on your plate, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this delectable fusion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (500g) ground chicken (or pork, turkey, beef, or plant-based alternative)
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 3 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
- 1 handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)
Sauces and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 6 to 8 flatbreads (depending on size)
- Olive oil, for frying
Serving Condiments:
- Dumpling dipping sauce, for serving
- Chili oil, for serving
- Sweet chili jam, for serving
Instructions
- Craft a savory filling by blending ground meat with finely chopped scallions, cilantro, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Incorporate soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, and black vinegar for depth of flavor.
- Verify seasoning precision by sautéing a small amount of the meat mixture in a skillet, adjusting spices as needed to ensure a robust taste profile.
- Carefully slice flatbreads horizontally, creating a delicate pocket without fully separating the halves. Gently spread the opening to maximize filling capacity.
- Generously load each flatbread pocket with the prepared meat mixture, distributing evenly and maintaining a consistent thickness of approximately one inch.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, lightly coating the surface with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Carefully position stuffed flatbreads in the hot pan, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden, crispy exterior. Cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side until achieving a rich, caramelized finish.
- Create additional texture by quickly searing the edges of each flatbread, ensuring a complete and even golden-brown appearance.
- Transfer the finished flatbreads to a serving plate, garnishing with fresh cilantro sprigs and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for visual appeal and added flavor complexity.
- Present immediately with accompanying condiments such as zesty dipping sauce, aromatic chili oil, or sweet chili jam to complement the rich, savory filling.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping ground meat with plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Balance flavors by adjusting seasonings gradually, tasting as you mix to create a perfectly seasoned filling.
- Keep flatbread pockets intact while stuffing by using gentle, precise movements and avoiding overfilling.
- Create a crispy exterior by ensuring the pan is hot before adding flatbreads and using a light, even
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg