You know the drill. You pop by Target to grab some paper towels, and the next thing you know you’ve got a full cart. It happens to the best of us. And one thing that’s a constant in my Target cart these days is a bag MìLà’s Frozen Soup Dumplings. Forget paper towels — I’m making a special trip to Target just for these dumplings!
If you’re unfamiliar with soup dumplings, here’s a deal. It’s dumplings filled with meat (in this case pork) and a bit of soup broth. That’s right, the soup is coming out of the dumpling.
The first time I made soup dumplings for my two children, ages five and 12, they were an instant hit. Dumplings are usually a winner at my house for dinner or lunch, and soup is a favorite too, so it makes sense that the kids would fall head over heels for these comforting, delicious dumplings. .
Why I Love MìLà’s Frozen Soup Dumplings
I am a proud dumpling devotee. I make weekly trips to my neighborhood Asian grocery store to stock up on my favorite potstickers, wonton, shumai, and bao, and my chest freezer resembles the dumpling aisle at H Mart.
I have been buying. MìLà’s Frozen Soup Dumplings For some years now, since he was known as Xiao Chi Jie or XCJ. The brand started as a restaurant in Bellevue, WA and quickly grew their online presence. I tried XCJ Pakodas back in 2020, when I couldn’t stop buying food online, and have been a huge fan ever since. When I saw them on sale at Target, I let out a gleeful squeal that made my fellow shoppers do a double take.
MìLà’s frozen soup dumplings feature a tender, delicate cheddar and a sweet, savory pork in an aromatic broth. I’m not sure exactly how many I can eat in one sitting, but I can tell you that I haven’t reached the limit yet.
How I Serve MìLà’s Frozen Soup Dumplings
We are a family that loves Chinese food, but I don’t always like paying for takeout or delivery. Between the cost of the meal and the tip, it can start to feel very expensive. Instead, I like to simply make my own DIY Chinese takeout. Egg Drop SoupFilled with pork and vegetables Fried riceAnd dumplings enough.
I use my steamer basket to steam these dumplings in just 10 minutes. If you don’t have Steamer basketThis is me begging you to get one. They cost around $30 and make the most consistently perfect dumplings, a no-brainer for dumpling lovers like us. Using my double-decker steamer basket, I can make about 20 fritters at a time. Since they’re on the run, I’m free to work on other things.
Once the dumplings are steamed, I like to serve them one of two ways: If I’m enjoying a bowl of dumplings for lunch, I serve them with my favorite chili crisps. I will dip and sprinkle them. For Chinese takeout night, I like to serve them with soy sauce, a dark vinegar dipping sauce and a few slivers of fresh ginger. My kids love practicing catching dumplings with their chopsticks and dipping them into little bowls of sauce.
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