Soup dumplings are that comfort blanket of the culinary world, an artful dance of dumpling, broth, and filling. If you've craved that joy but dreaded the effort, Trader Joe's Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings might just be your savior. With nostalgic vibes and a steamable shortcut, these freezer finds aim to bring dumpling magic to your kitchen, minus any restaurant lines.
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Inside the bag you'll find a dozen cute little dumplings, each carefully wrapped so you get a pocket of soup waiting inside. The filling is a blend of ground pork, ginger, and onion, wrapped in a thin-but-plush dough. Steaming them takes about 8 to 10 minutes, and that broth builds magic as you wait.
For a while now, Trader Joe's has sold their Chicken Soup Dumplings. It's one of those reliable items that you know will be on the shelf.
Aside from a plethora of dumpling options. The soup dumplings are a completely different experience. And if you have some time on your hands and have Amazon Prime, then check out Emril's Eat the World episode two, where he goes to China in search of soup dumplings.
What I learned was there is quite a bit of variety and variation among soup dumplings, especially the show's focus on Xiao Long Bao. But one of the things they also learn is how to eat these properly. Even this little purple box makes mention of it.
Because these are served very hot, there is nothing like a hot blast of broth in the mouth to sever your taste buds. So yes, read the directions on this one.
Also, take advantage of the really well-thought-out packaging. There are little areas for a sauce of your choosing to be placed in that will minimize the number of dishes you'll need to do afterward.
I tried making them in the microwave. They're a smidge soggy or gummy, but otherwise, they're pretty darn good. The filling is a delicious blend of pork with a nice bite of ginger. Green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil round out most of the flavor here.
How to Serve
- Steam them in a steamer basket until translucent and hot
- Dunk into light soy sauce, gyoza dipping sauce, or rice vinegar for dipping
- Arrange over broth and greens to make dumpling soup
FAQs about Trader Joe's Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings
The following are commonly asked questions about this product:
Nope, go straight from freezer to steamer-no thawing, no hassle.
A little space in the steamer helps, but they generally come out perfect.
You can, but they're best when steamed with nicer texture and intact broth.
Final Thoughts
If you dream of soup dumplings without the restaurant hustle, Trader Joe's Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings are a solid pick. With gentle ginger warmth, a luscious broth pocket, and easy steaming magic, they bring fast comfort with depth. They may not blow your socks off like Michelin-level dumplings, but they'll satisfy those dumpling cravings with ease. Just don't forget the dipping sauce and don't pack them too tightly in the steamer.
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Trader Joe's Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings
Product Name: Trader Joe's Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings
Product Description: Trader Joe's Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings are another bao variety in the freezer section of Trader Joe's.
Price: $2.99
Currency: USD
Availability: InStoreOnly
Summary
Trader Joe's Steamed Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings are a new flavor of soup dumplings hitting the freezer section of Trader Joe's.
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Pros
- Real Soup Pocket: The broth bursts when you bite in—soupy joy in every bite
- Steaming Simplicity: Easy stovetop prep, no fancy gears needed
- Comfort Factor: Meaty, gingery, and cozy. Great comfort food
Cons
- Might Be Mild: If you like bold flavors, consider dipping sauces or extras
- Counting Dumplings: Only 12 in a bag, so portioning matters
- Needs Dipping: They’re good, but a sauce definitely enhances the experience
Alek says
Also the tray can be cleaned and reused again for crafts such as handmade soaps or even using it as a chocolate mold.
I hope that they can offer a vegetarian soup dumpling to offer an variety of dumpling.
Dagmar says
I also love these. Not quite as much as the chicken ones but pretty darn close. I wish I could buy larger quantities of them aside from just six per box. I could eat them virtually every day. I have thrown them into soup so essentially it's soup on top of soup LOL. Glad you like them too
Dooks says
just had them, soo good