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Do you want to buy Asian snacks for a film night, party or quick meal? You'll quickly come across a huge selection of Chinese snacks, Asian crisps, rice crackers and frozen products. The packaging may look appealing, but it doesn't always tell you enough about the taste, preparation or whether it's right for your situation.
Pay particular attention to three common pitfalls:
For a quick snack, products labelled ready to eat are the most practical. Yan Jin Pu Zi boiled quail eggs are individually wrapped and can be eaten straight from the pack. Similarly, various spicy snacks, potato crisps and vegetable crisps are ready to serve immediately.
Other products require more effort. Huaseed Original Juice Shrimp Chips are dried prawn crackers that, according to the product information, need to be fried in oil at around 180 °C. This makes them ideal for a gathering where you want to prepare them fresh, but less convenient for a lunchbox.
Frozen products such as dim sum, bao buns, char siu and chicken karaage each have their own instructions. Freshasia Shrimp Cheung Fun should, according to the product description, be cooked from frozen and must not be refrozen once thawed. So check beforehand that you have enough freezer space and preparation time.
When shopping for Asian groceries online, it's wise not to rely solely on the product name. Check the ingredients list and allergen information before you order.
Common allergens in this range include:
Panpan Chicken Flavour Bites list wheat, soya and egg. The packaging also mentions colouring E102 with a warning about possible effects on activity and attention in children. That's not a reason to rule the product out for everyone, but it is information worth considering before you buy.
Recipes and packaging can change. Always use the label on the product you receive as your guide, especially if you have allergies or food intolerances.
Small bags of 60 to 135 grams are ideal for individual snacking or a varied tasting selection. Examples include the 62g packs of Yan Jin Pu Zi O'Potato and the 60g Be&Cheery Assorted Vegetable Crisps with seven vegetable flavours.
A larger pack makes more sense for sharing or cooking. HAIDILAO Fried Garlic Crisps contains 500g and is intended as a crunchy topping for noodles, rice, soup, hotpot and stir-fries. Char siu in a 500g pack can be used in rice bowls, stir-fries or as part of a meal.
Alongside the price, also compare:
Why this suits the profile: A small pack with seven flavours is practical if you want to try different Asian snacks without committing to a large quantity.
The portion size is clearly stated and the product is described as ready to eat. So you don't need to buy any extra preparation equipment.
60g, seven vegetable varieties and a dry, easy-to-store pack.
Why this suits the profile: Ideal for anyone who wants to serve dim sum at home and values clear cooking instructions, rice noodle texture and the included sauce.
The product information states that you cook it from frozen. This makes the preparation step clear from the outset.
444g, prawn filling, includes a soy sauce sachet and suitable for cooking from frozen.
Why this suits the profile: The two-kilo pack is ideal for families, larger gatherings or home cooks who serve chicken karaage regularly.
The storage instructions are designed for freezer storage. You can also split the quantity across several eating occasions, as long as you follow the instructions on the pack.
2 x 1 kilogram, 60% chicken legs according to the product information and a clear mention of wheat and soya allergens.
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.
This is usually stated on the label as "ready to eat". Examples include potato crisps, vegetable crisps, seasoned quail eggs and some dried Chinese snacks. Prawn crackers that still need to be fried and frozen products such as bao buns or dim sum are not ready to eat.
Store dry snacks in a cool, dry place and keep them well sealed. This keeps rice crackers, crisps and crackers crunchy for longer. Store frozen products at the temperature stated on the pack, usually -18 °C or lower. Once thawed, many products should not be refrozen. When in doubt, always check the label.
That depends on the size, preparation and packaging. A small bag of Chinese snacks can be more expensive per 100g than a large bag. However, you often get more variety or a specific flavour in return. So compare the price per 100g, the net weight and whether you can use the product straight away.
