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.

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.

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 touch one another or sides of the steamer while cooking.

** Cooking times increase for frozen Bao

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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