These Smash Dumpling Burgers have all the flavors of a pork dumpling, including garlic, green onions, cilantro, chili sauce, and a delicious soy dipping sauce. The crunchy cabbage slaw adds freshness, while the toasted burger buns make them easy to serve for dinner.

I found the recipe for Smash Dumpling Tacos from The Wooden Skillet, but instead of serving the pork patties on tortillas, I turned them into burgers.

Smash Dumpling Burger Ingredients

Dipping Sauce

• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
• Red pepper flakes, optional

Cabbage Slaw

• ½ cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
• ½ cup matchstick carrots
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced

Pork Burger Mixture

• 1 pound ground pork
• ¼ cup green onions, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

For Serving

• 6 hamburger buns
• Spicy mayo, optional
• Sesame seeds, optional

How to Make Smash Dumpling Burgers

Prepare the Dipping Sauce

Add the soy sauce, green onions, garlic, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic chili sauce to a small bowl.

Whisk everything together and add red pepper flakes for additional heat, if desired. Set the sauce aside while you prepare the burgers.

Make the Cabbage Slaw

Add the sliced cabbage, matchstick carrots, cilantro, and green onions to a mixing bowl.

Toss everything together until evenly combined. You can leave the slaw as is or add a small spoonful of the dipping sauce for extra flavor.

Prepare the Pork Burgers

Add the ground pork, green onions, cilantro, garlic, garlic chili sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper to a large bowl.

Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly combined. Divide the pork mixture into six equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

Cook the Burgers

Heat a large skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and spread it around the cooking surface.

Place the pork balls onto the hot skillet. Place a square of parchment paper over each one and press firmly with a burger press or sturdy spatula to create thin patties.

Cook for about 40 seconds on the first side. Flip the burgers and continue cooking until the pork is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Toast the hamburger buns on the skillet for a minute or two until lightly golden.

Assemble the Smash Dumpling Burgers

Place one pork patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

Top with the cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds. Add the top bun and serve each burger with a small bowl of dipping sauce.

You can drizzle the sauce directly onto the burger, but I loved serving it on the side for dipping.

Easy Substitutions

Ground chicken or ground turkey can be used in place of the pork. You can also substitute tamari for the soy sauce to make the sauce gluten-free.

For even more crunch, add thinly sliced cucumbers or pickled vegetables.

A Fun Twist on Burger Night

These Smash Dumpling Burgers were such a fun way to change up our regular burger night. The pork patties were juicy and packed with flavor, and the fresh cabbage slaw added the perfect amount of crunch.

The dipping sauce really brings everything together, so this is one part of the recipe I would not skip. You may even want to make extra because it is also delicious with rice, vegetables, or traditional dumplings.

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