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Cooking times may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. Newer microwaves will likely need less time than a lower wattage microwave oven.

* Remember always to use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Microwaving Bao

Using a 1200 watt microwave

  • Bao (max 2) should be placed on a microwavable plate and covered with a damp paper towel.
  • Heat one Bao for 20-30 seconds on full power*
  • Heat two Bao for 30-40 seconds on full power*
  • Carefully remove the plate from the microwave.
  • Allow Bao to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
  • Dumplings/Potstickers (max 8) should be placed on a microwavable plate and covered with a damp paper towel.
  • Heat for 30-40 seconds on full power until heated thoroughly*
  • Carefully remove the plate from the microwave.

Stove Top Steaming Bao

Don’t have a microwave? No problem!

  • Fill a pot with water.
  • Rest colander above it and cover.
  • Once water is boiling and steam is produced, add thawed** Bao to the colander and cover.
  • Steam for 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove Bao from heat.
  • Allow to cool slightly before eating.
  • Bao are best served if they do no ttouch one another or sides of the steamer while cooking.

** Cooking times increase for frozen Bao

Microwaving Rice Bowls

Using a 1200 watt microwave

  • Rice Bowls can be reheated in their original packaging with the lid slightly off.
  • Heat for 50-60 seconds on full power until heated thoroughly*
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave.
  • Allow rice bowl to stand 1-2 minutes, stir gently and serve

Cooking Potstickers

  • Heat a frying pan over high heat.
  • Add oil to coat bottom.
  • Add frozen potstickers and cook for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat, add 1/2 cup water into the pan.
  • Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 7 minutes
  • Allow Potstickers to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
  • If Thawed: Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.

Boiling Dumplings

  • Bring a generous quantity of water to a rapid boil.
  • Add frozen dumplings and cook for 3 minutes, or until they float.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Drain and allow Dumplings to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving

Steaming Dumplings

  • Bring water in a steamer to boil.
  • Add frozen dumplings (may put on a small plate), cover for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
  • Allow Dumplings to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving

Don’t waste the leftovers!

All of our items are great to throw in the microwave a day or two after ordering as long as they have been refridgerated.

Be sure to use a meat thermometer and allow ample time for cooling after heating up!

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