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One of the indispensable delicacies in many people's homes during the Chinese New Year must be dumplings.
Especially for northerners.
I don't know what to eat today?
What do you eat when you come to eat? Dumplings to eat
What do you eat during the New Year's holidays? Of course, you eat dumplings
Dumplings are really delicious and convenient~ Today, let's talk about quick-frozen dumplings~
The ladder chart is as above, and the above order only represents personal preference!
What are frozen dumplings made of?
Regardless of whether it is handmade dumplings or frozen dumplings, the configuration is: filling + dumpling skin + seasoning + additives.
There is a high probability that cheap frozen dumplings will use additives, but not to mention that handmade dumplings must have no additives, most seasonings have additives!
The difference between quick-frozen dumplings and handmade dumplings at home:
(1) The taste of the dumpling wrappers is different
(2) There is a difference in the taste of the dumpling filling.
Therefore, in order to make the taste and taste of frozen dumplings closer to handmade dumplings, the composition of frozen dumplings is generally more than the following categories:
- Soy products: reduce costs;
- Plenty of fat: easy to preserve and maintain a good taste (the origin of the frozen taste)
- Meat flavor and freshness enhancer: enrich the taste of dumplings and make them fresher and more fragrant;
- Thickeners and emulsifiers: In order to make the dumpling skin more chewy, strengthen the structure of gluten, reduce the freezing cracking rate and belly breaking rate of dumplings, make the thawed dumplings not easy to cook, and have a better taste.
Doubts about frozen dumplings
1. Can you eat quick-frozen dumplings for 4 yuan a pound?/Quick-frozen dumplings are cheap "cat greasy"!
Cheap quick-frozen dumplings from regular manufacturers may not be delicious, but they are not so healthy and safe that they can be eaten.
Quick-frozen dumplings can achieve a very cheap price, in fact, there are three main reasons:
1. Low cost of raw materials: large-scale procurement, no middlemen, low unit price of raw materials.
2. Low processing cost: the machine has high production efficiency and low labor cost.
Today's frozen dumpling production is generally mechanically mass-produced, from cutting vegetables to wrapping dumplings and packaging are mechanized, and manual labor only needs to be responsible for supervising the machine.
Labor costs are reduced throughout the production process.
3. Filling: There are few fillings and the fillings are relatively general.
It can be seen from the list of packaging ingredients that there must be less expensive ingredients.
- Cheap quick-frozen dumplings with quick-frozen pork, very reasonable, right?
- Even some unscrupulous merchants may use some cheap meat such as frozen meat, trough meat, fat, and corner pork to make meat filling. Some pork-stuffed dumplings are even cheaper than branded vegetable stuffing...
- Some will add soy products and soup to make the dumplings look bulging, plump and weighed, which not only increases the taste but also reduces the cost.
Then the key questions:
Quick-frozen dumplings are quick-frozen, the temperature of the dumplings can reach minus 18 degrees within half an hour, those microorganisms have no time to destroy the taste and quality, as long as the transportation and storage have been maintained cold chain transportation and preservation, you can achieve long-term freshness.
It can even be said that the ready-made handmade dumplings sold at home and in the market are not necessarily as clean and hygienic as quick-frozen dumplings!
Therefore, the quick-frozen dumplings produced by regular manufacturers, there is no problem with the ingredients, production and later preservation, as long as you don't care about the texture and taste, and want to fill your stomach, you can eat a few yuan a pack of quick-frozen dumplings.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Pay attention to the choice: regular brand production, packaging.
2. Are quick-frozen dumplings more expensive and delicious?
There is a high probability that it will be more delicious~ (after all, the taste is different... ）
There are still good and bad ingredients. Usually the more expensive dumplings, first of all, the ingredients used are generally of higher quality, and secondly, in order to be closer to the handmade dumplings, the dumpling skin will be more exquisite in the selection of materials and production technology.
3. Are vegetarian dumplings healthier than meat dumplings?
Vegetarian dumplings are not necessarily healthier than meat dumplings!
In order to reduce costs, some merchants will add some soy products, meat flavors or other additives to enrich the taste of dumplings. This is also the reason why some vegetarian dumplings also feel very greasy, and even have a higher fat content than meat dumplings.
4. Are children's dumplings healthier?
It's possible, but it's also possible to be a marketing gimmick.
Children's dumplings are smaller, the color of the dumpling skin is brighter, and the advertising slogan on the packaging is more affectionate... But you still have to learn to read the ingredient list!
5. Are frozen dumplings bad for health?
Compared with instant noodles or takeaway, quick-frozen dumplings are richer in nutritional value and taste, and you can eat meat, vegetables, and staple foods in one bite, and the nutritional value of dumplings with different fillings also has its own characteristics.
For example, the common pork cabbage, pork purse, pork celery, and pork fennel can not only reduce fat intake, but also enrich the taste and taste, and also help delay blood sugar response and ensure dietary fiber intake.
But you still have to pay attention: if you eat dumplings well, you are likely to lose weight.
Because most of the quick-frozen dumplings are relatively high in fat. In order to make the dumplings more fragrant and juicy, manufacturers may choose more fatty meat for the filling, and the filling of dumplings with more fat is easier to form a ball, and it smells more fragrant and makes people more appetizing.
If you have high requirements for health and fat loss, it is recommended to try cuttlefish dumplings, mackerel dumplings, and even seafood dumplings such as sea urchin dumplings. After all, fish and other seafood are not only delicious, but also generally high in protein and low in fat.
In terms of nutritional matching, if it is pure seafood dumplings, remember to pair them with some green vegetables~
⚠️ It is recommended that everyone eat dumplings with vinegar rather than soy sauce, which will bring extra salt intake.
How to choose frozen dumplings?
1. Don't buy bulk quick-frozen dumplings
Although bulk quick-frozen dumplings are very cheap, there is no way to know the production date, shelf life, ingredients, nutritional content, and implementation standards of bulk dumplings.
2. Don't choose dumplings with cracked skin and frost
It may be that during transportation or storage, the dumplings are squeezed or melted and frozen, cracked/cracked, and the moisture inside the dumplings seeps out and forms frost.
3. Choose dumplings with a close production date
The closer the production date, the better, because the preservation technology of simple dumplings is not very professional, so it is best to choose a recent production.
4. Choose dumplings from regular manufacturers/brands!
Many people say that quick-frozen dumplings have no soul, but there are still healthy and delicious quick-frozen dumplings~~
Frozen dumplings brand recommendation
Below, I take the ingredients, nutrients, taste, price, quality, etc. as a reference, and divide the quick-frozen dumplings into three categories.
High-end|high-quality series
1. Boat song: Four master dumplings (cuttlefish, mackerel, yellow croaker, shrimp)
Reference price: 238 yuan / 460g * 4 / 24 * 4 (2.48 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
"Boat Song" is a Qingdao brand that has been focusing on fish dumplings for 13 years, and in 2018, it appeared in "A Bite of China 3".
100% hand-wrapped, the ingredient list is very clean, only the necessary ingredients and seasonings, and the proportion of seafood is also marked.
Cuttlefish dumplings: cuttlefish juice black dumpling skin, cuttlefish ≥ 30%, only the cuttlefish barrel meat is used as the filling, and the elastic mouth is chewy;
Mackerel dumplings: white dumpling skin, mackerel ≥ 30%, taste like fish balls, smooth and flavorful;
Yellow croaker dumplings: pumpkin juice yellow dumpling skin, yellow croaker ≥ 30%, fresh fish and tender meat;
Shrimp dumplings: green dumpling skin in spinach sauce, 20% shrimp ≥, whole shrimp, refreshing taste.
Overall, these dumplings are very classic seafood dumplings. The skin is thicker and stronger, the addition of minced leeks and spices will not make the dumplings have the fishy smell as imagined, and the soup of the seafood is also more fragrant, and in terms of nutritional value, the seafood dumplings are also relatively healthy.
I recommend you to buy the brand's four major gift boxes, I have calculated, the single price of the gift box is cheaper than the simple one, and the packaging of the gift box is very exquisite, it is completely OK to give gifts, and the quality and appearance are also suitable for important family banquet occasions.
If you want to buy a box and try it first, I recommend the cuttlefish dumplings with the highest reputation~
2. Wan Chai Pier Black Satin Selection / Black Truffle Black Tiger Shrimp
Reference price: 50.9 yuan/180g/9 pieces (5.7 yuan/piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Wan Chai Pier, a brand with a story, was named after the founder "Miss Zang" who set up a stall by the pier in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. For a few years, the amount in the supermarket freezer is not light, and it is one of the most common quick-frozen dumpling brands.
Black truffle, black tiger prawns, as soon as you hear this dumpling, the name of the local tyrant is written. Black tiger prawns≥21%, precious compound seasoning (steak mushrooms, olive oil, porcini mushrooms, olives, black truffle truffles), unique and fragrant, make the taste of seafood dumplings more delicious~ Accompanied by pork, chicken and water chestnuts, the taste is rich, and those who like to eat meat will be very satisfied. It is a dumpling that gives the tip of the tongue a luxurious experience~
3. Zhengda CP Shrimp Emperor Steamed Dumplings
Reference price: 55.8 yuan/460g/20 pieces (2.79 yuan/piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
CP Foods, belonging to CP Group, is a Chinese multinational company founded in Thailand, and the "CP Variety Show" that I watched when I was a child was jointly launched by it and China Central Television.
The ingredient list is clean, with shrimp ≥ 35%, bamboo shoots ≥ 11%, followed by pork and pangasius.
It's not whole shrimp, but it's cleanly handled, and the shrimp are very large. The fresh Q-bomb shrimp meat and crispy bamboo shoots are fragrant and refreshing, especially the bamboo shoots are very crispy, and the overall taste is delicious. Although it is a shrimp dumpling, it uses steamed dumpling skin, which is better than Cheng dough, and has a good taste, which can be fried, fried, steamed, and boiled.
There are also three fresh steamed dumplings with shrimp and three steamed dumplings with mushrooms, which are very good. In general, the taste of Zhengda steamed dumplings is light as a whole, which is very in line with the flavor of Cantonese morning tea, and in the dead of night, steaming a basket for supper does not have too much guilt~
4. Shen Dacheng Shanghai pot stickers (pork)
Reference price: 21.9 yuan / 300g / 12 pieces (1.8 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Shen Dacheng, an old brand in Shanghai. Potstickers are similar to fried dumplings, and their potstickers can basically restore the hot potstickers you eat in various small shops.
The ingredient list is clean, the ingredients are only pork, and the meat is full of meat in one bite!
The skin is tough but not sticky, the meat is delicious, the taste is sweet, there is a slight soup, the fried bottom skin is properly burnt and fragrant, and the thickness is just right, which is the most delicious taste of potstickers in the impression. If there are more vegetarian vegetables or minced ginger in the filling, it will be more flavorful~
Mid-range|cost-effective series
1. Sister-in-law Wu's mackerel dumplings
Reference price: 49.9 yuan / 800g / 40 pieces (1.25 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Wu sister-in-law dumplings, the core representative of Northeast dumplings, the most distinctive is that the materials are quite particular, wheat flour for COFCO, Yihai Kerry and other well-known enterprises to provide special dumpling powder, dumpling skin thickness is suitable and not easy to break, the entrance is soft and glutinous.
The northeast is close to the sea, the aquaculture industry is developed, and fish dumplings are also specialistic. The ingredient list of this mackerel stuffed dumpling is clean, mackerel ≥ 15%, pangasius ≥ 15%, leeks ≥10%, chilled pork ≥7%, and the filling content is high, it is a dumpling with thin skin and large filling.
If you like the taste of the Northeast, you can also try the representative Northeast sauerkraut dumplings, which are appetizing and not greasy~
2. Donglai Shun beef and green onion dumplings
Reference price: 26.2 yuan / 435g / 24 pieces (1.1 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
As a time-honored beef and mutton shabu-shabu, Donglaishun's beef and green onion dumplings and mutton and green onion dumplings are worth trying.
The ingredient list of this beef and green onion is clean, although it is filled with beef, butter and cabbage, the fat content of 8.2g/100g is not high, and the protein has exceeded 10%, Amway for friends who like to eat beef dumplings~
3、思念·金牌虾/至臻虾皇饺
Reference price: 34.7 yuan / 480g / 32 pieces (1.08 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
I miss the old connoisseur of frozen food.
Classic Ultimate Shrimp King Dumplings with 45% shrimp ≥. The main ingredients are shrimp and pork, supplemented by bamboo shoots and soy products, which not only retains the umami of shrimp, but also makes the taste richer, and the fresh shrimp and crispy fresh bamboo shoots burst out refreshing and delicious. The fat content of dumplings per 100g is only 7.7g, and the overall calorie content is not high.
The gold medal shrimp series, known as "one dumpling and one shrimp", as well as shrimp corn, shrimp three fresh and other flavors, has a rich choice, and the overall reputation is online, friends who like to eat shrimp dumplings may wish to give it a try~
In addition, Miss's high-end - gold medal shrimp series, Volkswagen - hand hit the world series, low price - soup filling series, rich and thrifty by people Ha~
4. Wu Da Niang, Capsule, bamboo shoots and mushroom dumplings (vegetarian)
Reference price: 32.9 yuan/720g/36pcs (0.9 yuan/pcs)
Reasons for recommendation:
The ingredients are clean, using the iron triangle combination of shepherd's cabbage, king oyster mushrooms and diced bamboo shoots, and the seasonings are common oil, salt, sugar and chicken essence, restoring the mother's craftsmanship~
The fat content is only 8g/ 100g, which is still very low! However, the protein content of vegetarian dumplings is generally relatively low, and the nutrition is not balanced when you eat it alone.
The big lady dumplings have a lot of thin skin, a large amount and a good taste, and those who like thick dumpling skin choose 800g ~
5. Donglai Shun Susan fresh dumplings (vegetarian)
Reference price: 30.9 yuan / 435g / 24 pieces (1.29 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
As a time-honored brand of beef and mutton shabu-shabu, Donglaishun's vegetarian dumplings are also very good.
This vegetarian fresh dumpling has a fat content of 5.7g/100g and a low sodium content, making it on the low-fat list. His family's three fresh fillings use a combination of leeks, vermicelli and tofu, but the nutrition is not inferior, because of the presence of tofu, high-quality vegetable protein has been added, making the protein content more than 6%, which is remarkable.
6. Sanquan Private Kitchen / Shepherd's Cabbage Luo Han Bamboo Shoots (Vegetarian)
Reference price: 35.9 yuan / 600g / 36 pieces (1 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Sanquan, an old brand that you and I are familiar with, produced the first quick-frozen rice balls and quick-frozen rice dumplings in Chinese mainland, and has always been one of the overlords of frozen food cabinets, and the advertising slogan "Eat something good, it is necessary" is also deeply rooted in my heart.
Sanquan's vegetarian dumplings are mainly filled with shepherd's cabbage, monk bamboo shoots and fungus, and algae concentrate juice and mushroom seasoning are used to increase umami. Even if the amount of fat is limited, the taste is still good, and the fat content is as low as 4.9g/ 100g, so you can eat without pressure!
7. Zhengda vegetarian three fresh steamed dumplings (vegetarian)
Reference price: 38.8 yuan / 690g / 30 pieces (1.29 yuan / piece)
Reason for recommendation: The fat content of this vegetarian steamed dumpling is only 4.3g/100g, which is the lowest fat content among the vegetarian dumplings recommended this time!
With a protein content of up to 6% while controlling the fat content, it performs well. Sanxian uses a combination of leeks, eggs, and fungus, which are not only delicious but also beautiful. Unlike most raw dumplings, this dumpling is pre-cooked and can be served as long as it is steamed for 3 minutes (steamed, fried, microwaved, and air-fried), which is very suitable for office workers to eat for breakfast~
8. Sanquan Children's Dumplings (Cod Seaweed)
Reference price: 55.9 yuan/300g*2/42 pieces*2 (0.66 yuan/piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
As I said about the doubts about dumplings, many children's dumplings are actually gimmicks, but if it is for convenience and to make the baby more willing to eat (after all, it is small and delicate), children's dumplings are still suitable for babies under the age of four or five.
I have relatives at home and my baby loves to eat children's dumplings, so I carefully compared the ingredient list and nutrition content list in the cod seaweed dumplings of Sanquan and a certain Nian, Sanquan's ingredient list is cleaner, the cod content is higher, and the fat and sodium content are lower, so this one is more recommended.
Fare|Seeking to eat full series
1. Dragon and phoenix corn pork dumplings
Reference price: 26.8 yuan / 690g / 36 pieces (0.74 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Longfeng's corn pork dumplings use a combination of pork and chicken, with low fat content, which is very friendly to the fat reduction party, and the sodium content is also low, and the ingredient list is very clean, which is a cost-effective meat dumpling.
It is also worth mentioning the dragon and phoenix fried dumplings, which are also the brand's bestsellers.
2. Wan Chai Wharf, corn, vegetables, pork dumplings
Reference price: 49.9 yuan / 1320g / 66 pieces (0.756 yuan / piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
This corn pork and vegetable dumplings have a clear proportion of materials, using a whole piece of pork foreleg meat, with more fillings, rich taste and full of meat, but the slightly sweet and crisp corn kernels, cabbage, and carrots can balance the meat and bring freshness, plus the delicious soup moisturizes the mouth, in short, it is a bag of dumplings that can be often stored in the refrigerator.
3. Sanquan soup series - mushroom three fresh (vegetarian)
Reference price: 26.9 yuan/1000g/54 pieces (0.5 yuan/piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
Sanquan dumplings mainly include private chefs, champions and soup filling series. The private chef series is more expensive, the champion series is classic and cost-effective, and the soup filling series is the most affordable.
Three fresh tastes, Shanghai greens, shiitake mushrooms, and king oyster mushrooms are paired with fungus and eggs, the taste is rich, and there are still a lot of filling soups. The fat content is 3.8g/100g, which is very low. It's quite cheap to count five cents a dumpling, but I'm full~~
4. White elephant, corn, vegetable, pork steamed and fried dumplings 1kg 50
Reference price: 27.9 yuan/1000g/50 pieces (0.56 yuan/piece)
Reasons for recommendation:
White Elephant is one of the brands of the light of our domestic products!
This corn, vegetable, pork fried dumpling is mainly a parity, additives are some additives that make the dumpling skin more chewy, reduce the freezing cracking rate of dumplings and the belly breaking rate, as a filling dumpling, the price is still very affordable. Support conscientious domestic brands!
summary
If there's any food you miss when you leave your hometown, it's dumplings.
For the first meal when I go home and the last meal when I leave home, my mother will make dumplings by herself, and the steaming dumplings are also full of warm family affection.
The dumpling filling is full of homesickness, and it is really a good lazy player, one bite down, meat, vegetables and staple foods are all available, but don't be too in line with the dietary needs of the perfect breakfast~ Not by the side of our parents, we also have to take care of ourselves~
Finally, I attach a ladder diagram that I made according to my personal preferences~