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When you buy Asian snacks and dim sum online, you’re probably focused on flavour, packaging and a good deal. But other details determine whether a product actually suits your household. Do you need to steam it, bake it, or just open it? How many servings do you really get? And will it fit in your freezer?
These checks will help you cut through the marketing speak and find the useful information. After that, you’ll find a selection of Chinese snacks, frozen dim sum, Chinese buns, bao buns, siu mai and sweet treats.
Packaging might refer to traditional recipes, but that doesn’t tell you whether the product is ready to eat. Some Chinese snacks are ready to enjoy straight away, while others contain raw dough, meat or seafood and need to be fully cooked.
So always check:
A pack of 450g or 2.5kg might look appealing, but the number of pieces and how long it lasts once opened are just as important. For a family or a party, a bulk pack can be handy. For one or two people, a smaller selection might help reduce waste.
So compare net weight, number of pieces and portion size. With a dim sum assortment of 360g, you get several varieties in one box, whereas a pack with just one type is better if you already know what you like.
Wheat, soya, sesame, milk, egg and shellfish are common in Asian snacks. Sauces, spice blends and dough can also contain allergens. Don’t just look at the front of the pack – check the full ingredients list and allergen information.
Product information can change from one batch to another. So always check the current label, storage conditions and cooking instructions before use.
With frozen dim sum, “cook straight from the freezer” is convenient, but the exact time varies from product to product. For example, some bao buns and siu mai need around 8 to 15 minutes of steaming. Meat and seafood products must be piping hot all the way through before you eat them.
A few examples:
Use the product instructions as a guide and be aware that cooking times can vary between appliances. With soup dumplings, extra care is needed – the filling can get very hot.
Many frozen products need to be kept at -18 °C or below. Once a product has been defrosted, it usually shouldn’t be refrozen according to the instructions. So plan your order around the space you have in your freezer.
Dry snacks, like fried dough twists, should be stored in a cool, dry place. Seal the pack well after opening to keep them crunchy for longer.
Pay attention to the type of filling and the proportion of the main ingredient. For example, the delico dumplings list 36% prawn in the har gow, 48% beef in the beef siu mai, 55% pork in the pork siu mai and 30% pork in the soup dumplings. Percentages like these are more reliable than vague terms like “generously filled”.
Examples of relevant allergens in the range include:
Why this fits the profile: This Chinese snack is ready to eat straight from the pack and doesn’t need a steamer or oven. That makes it an easy first introduction to authentic Chinese snacks.
The product information clearly states that it is not fried and is ready to eat. There’s no confusing cooking step required.
280g, crunchy texture and seaweed flavour; store in a cool, dry place.
Why this fits the profile: If you want to compare different types, you get har gow, beef siu mai, pork siu mai and xiao long bao in one pack.
The pack gives specific percentages of meat or prawn for each variety. That means you can judge the composition more accurately than by the product name alone.
Four dim sum varieties; individually frozen; steam straight from the freezer.
Why this fits the profile: This siu mai is ideal if you regularly serve dim sum and want a clear, consistent cooking method.
The instructions give a steaming time of 10 to 15 minutes without defrosting. Wheat, soya and sesame are also listed as allergens.
300g; mushroom 6% according to the product information; suitable for steamer or microwave.
Why this fits the profile: The sweet buns with black sesame filling are great for breakfast, a snack or dessert for several people.
The product description clearly states that the buns must be steamed from frozen and should not be eaten raw.
390g; black sesame paste; steaming time of around 8 to 10 minutes.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Use a steamer with boiling water and place the items on baking paper or a lightly greased surface. Make sure the pieces aren’t touching. Keep the lid on as much as possible during steaming and follow the time on the pack.
It varies from product to product. Store frozen products at -18 °C or below and follow the best-before date on the pack. According to the product information, defrosted products should not be refrozen. Store dry snacks in a cool, dry place and seal them well.
An assortment with different types of dim sum is practical when guests want to try several flavours. For a simple nibble, ready-to-eat fried dough twists are ideal. For a warm sharing platter, you can combine siu mai, bao buns and soup dumplings – just bear in mind the different cooking times and allergens.
