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The desire for authentic Asian dishes at home is growing, but there's often not enough time for complex preparation. Frozen dumplings offer a convenient solution for making a quick and easy, delicious meal. This article serves as a guide to help you navigate the options and find the right products for your taste, whether you're looking for vegetarian gyoza, meat varieties, or specific brands like Bibigo Gyoza.
The selection of frozen gyoza is vast. To find the right product for your needs, a few criteria can help with your decision.
The filling is the heart of every dumpling. The most common varieties are:
Check the ingredient list to verify the filling-to-dough ratio and the exact composition.
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences. If you are specifically looking to buy mandu, search for Korean dumplings. These are often larger and more rounded than their Japanese counterparts. Japanese gyoza are typically more elongated and have a thinner dough that gets especially crispy on the bottom when pan-fried. Brands like Bibigo are known for their authentic Korean mandu.
Most frozen gyoza can be prepared in several ways. The classic method for preparing gyoza is to pan-fry and then steam them to achieve a crispy bottom and a juicy interior. Alternatively, they can be deep-fried, boiled (in a soup), or steamed. The packaging usually indicates the manufacturer's recommended preparation method.
Here is a selection of products that cater to different tastes and dietary needs.
Why It Stands Out These gyoza from Bibigo combine lean chicken breast with a mix of five different vegetables, including cabbage, onions, and leeks. The well-balanced filling is wrapped in a thin dough that is perfect for pan-frying.
Pros
Who It's For Ideal for those who prefer a classic poultry gyoza option and value a high vegetable content. A great choice for a quick and balanced meal.
Why It Stands Out This vegetarian gyoza option from Mengfu stands out with its rich filling. In addition to cabbage and carrots, it contains tofu and Longkou glass noodles, which provide an interesting texture.
Pros
Who It's For An excellent choice for vegetarians and anyone looking for a meat-free alternative. The complex filling offers a full-bodied flavour experience without any meat.
Why It Stands Out These Korean dumplings pack the authentic taste of bulgogi into a convenient format. The filling consists of marinated beef gyoza (19%) and vegetables, seasoned with a classic sweet and savoury Korean soy sauce.
Pros
Who It's For Perfect for fans of Korean cuisine and anyone who prefers a robust, flavourful meat filling. Ideal as a main course or a special appetiser.
If dumplings aren't the only thing you're looking for, or if you want to expand your range of quick meals, it might be worth exploring other frozen specialities.
Discover our selection of vegetable sticks and other snacks for more simple and delicious ideas.
Gyoza is the Japanese term for dumplings that originally come from China (jiaozi). They typically have a thin dough wrapper and are often pan-fried and steamed. Mandu is the Korean term. Korean dumplings can vary in shape and size and are boiled, steamed, fried, or served in soups. The fillings can also differ, with Korean mandu often containing kimchi or glass noodles.
The recommended method for preparing gyoza is pan-frying. Add some oil to a hot pan and place the frozen gyoza inside. Fry them until the bottoms are golden brown. Then, add a small amount of water, cover the pan, and steam the gyoza for a few minutes until the dough is cooked through and the filling is hot.