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Fancy Asian frozen snacks and desserts, but don’t want a freezer full of disappointing purchases? The packaging may promise an authentic flavour, soft texture or convenient preparation. However, it is the product information that really determines whether something suits your household, cooking routine and taste.
From frozen Asian snacks and Korean rice cakes to Japanese desserts and Chinese mooncakes, look out for three common pitfalls before you place an order.
Not every product is ready to eat. Some desserts need to thaw partially first, while rice cakes, savoury pastries and other snacks still need to be heated thoroughly. Without clear instructions, the outside may be warm while the centre is still cold.
Always check:
A frozen product should remain frozen until you are ready to use it. For several products in this category, the instructions state that the product must not be refrozen after thawing. This is particularly important with larger packs, such as a box containing several taiyaki or a multipack.
Plan your portions in advance. Store everything at the temperature stated on the packaging, generally -18 °C or below, and follow the stated use-by date.
A 400 or 450g pack does not automatically tell you how many pieces you will receive. A product may contain four, five or eight individual portions. So check both the net weight and the number of pieces per pack. This makes comparisons easier, especially when buying snacks for a family, guests or a special occasion.
An uninterrupted cold chain is important for frozen products. Product information may state that the snacks are stored, packed and transported chilled. When your order arrives, check that the packaging and contents are still properly frozen. Then place the product straight into the freezer.
Also check the instructions for after thawing. A product such as daifuku matcha can be eaten straight after thawing, while other products need to be steamed or baked first.
The desired texture varies from product to product:
For example, according to the product description, Xiyunnian Frozen Hot Pot Rice Cake Sticks are pre-cooked and frozen. They can be used in tteokbokki, soups, stir-fries and hotpot dishes. According to the specifications, Lucky Year Frozen Hot Rice Cake Strips are suitable for hotpot, mala tang and oden and do not need to be thawed beforehand.
Always check the label, even when a product seems familiar. Many Asian frozen products contain wheat, soya, milk, egg, fish or sesame. For example, wheat and soya are listed as allergens in taiyaki with red bean filling. Busan Fish Cake Roll contains fish and gluten.
An online product description is useful for an initial selection, but the packaging remains the definitive source for the current ingredients list, allergen information and preparation instructions.
Why it suits this profile: A manageable 400g pack is ideal for trying Korean rice cake for the first time in hotpot, oden or a spicy sauce.
The product information states that thawing is not necessary and that the product can be prepared from frozen.
Rice, water and edible corn starch as the main ingredients; store at -18 °C or below.
Why it suits this profile: Ideal if you are looking for a recognisable Japanese dessert in individual portions for tea, guests or a small sweet treat.
The packaging states that there are 5 pieces weighing 90 grams each, so the number of portions is clear in advance.
Japanese origin according to the product information; sweet adzuki bean filling and a total weight of 450 grams.
Why it suits this profile: A generous supply for fans of tteokbokki, hotpot, stir-fries and soups.
The product description lists several preparation methods and makes clear that these are pre-cooked, frozen rice sticks.
1kg contents; suitable for tteokbokki sauce, stock, hotpot and stir-frying.
Why it suits this profile: A compact Japanese dessert portion that can be eaten straight after thawing.
The preparation instructions are simple: thaw and eat. Refreezing is not recommended.
Matcha powder and soya cream filling in a soft rice cake; according to the product information, it contains none of the 14 major EU allergens.
For a celebratory spread, you could also try Chinese mooncakes, such as a lava custard mooncake or an assortment of snow skin mooncakes. With these products, pay attention to the difference between freezer storage and storage in a cool, dry place. Eulong Lava Custard Mooncake contains eight pieces and, according to the product information, can be briefly heated in the microwave to create a runny custard centre. According to the description, Maxim's version is ready to eat; always check the packaging.
If you prefer savoury options, you can pair a Busan fish cake roll, savoury meat pastries or frozen dim sum with noodles, stock and vegetables. Take extra care with the required core temperature and cooking time when preparing meat and fish products.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
It depends on the product. Rice sticks can be heated straight in sauce, soup or hotpot. Some desserts need to be steamed briefly or heated in the microwave. Others, such as daifuku, are ready to eat after thawing. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
As long as the product is stored continuously at the specified temperature, the use-by date on the packaging applies. After thawing, follow the stated storage period and do not refreeze the product. Also check the condition of the packaging when your order arrives.
Read the complete ingredients and allergen list. Many products contain wheat or soya; desserts may also contain milk and egg. If in doubt, the information on the packaging is definitive. This helps prevent an attractive package from concealing important information.
