A simple dumpling discovered in the freezer section of the low-cost store has garnered enormous praise from Aldi Australia customers.
Recently, an Australian man expressed his love for Urban Eats Prawn Gyoza, which cost $10.99 for a 29-piece pack, in an online discussion group.
The Queenslander declared, “These are absolutely outstanding! I’ll be getting them again and again!” Very, very good. I think I could easily consume the entire packet.
Several additional Aldi customers rated the well-liked Japanese dumplings as elite, echoing the praise in the replies: “It’s my absolute fave!” and “They’re my favourites.”
“Yes, these are top tier!” was another remark that concurred. “My favourite frozen dumplings in Australia,” one person even declared.
In a recent online forum thread, an Aldi Australia customer claimed that the $10.99 Urban Eats Prawn Gyoza is a “outstanding” food purchase.
Even a number of amusing comments mentioned how well-liked these are.
One humorous warning read, “Warning: very addictive HAHA.” “I eat these so often my husband told me I eat like a toddler.” Another person remarked, “I have no regrets.” A mother added, “Even my picky 5 and 7 year old devour these.”
The Asian snack is a “favourite with many shoppers,” Aldi Australia told Daily Mail.
They are a delicious option for any nightly treat because they are easy to make and incredibly versatile. They can be pan-fried, air-fried, or steamed. For a complete flavour boost, it is best served dipped in soy sauce.
“I always keep the pork dumplings in my freezer if I don’t have anything for lunch,” was one response to the recent online conversation, highlighting not just how handy these dumplings are to have in the freezer for a quick meal but also their macros. They are surprisingly low in calories.
Aldi Australia stores sell a variety of dumplings in the freezer section, including Urban Eats Prawn Gyoza.
A serving of two gyozas contains 96 calories, according to the nutritional statistics. Additionally, this serving size has 3.6g of total fat, 11.2g of carbs, 156mg of sodium, and 3.3g of protein.
Australian consumers did, however, have different opinions about how to prepare these dumplings.
According to the preparation directions on the back of the pack, they are best prepared “from frozen” and can be pan-fried, steam-cooked, or microwaved. Additionally, most prawn gyozas enthusiasts concurred that the pan-fry method was the best.
“Get a pan, put some olive oil in so the bottom gets a little crispy, then add in about 5 tablespoons of water, then add a lid and let it do its thing for the recommended 5 minutes,” according to one person who practically followed the directions on the package.
“This is the correct way to cook gyoza,” one individual agreed, while several others provided minor changes on this technique. “For a better outcome, use some chicken stock and plain oil instead of water.”
Another individual suggested adding “a spoon of crispy chilli oil at the same time as the water” since they like a tiny kick of spice. Dumplings with a spicy sauce!
A number of customers supported the steaming method as well, especially if you would rather eat these dumplings in soup.
Australian consumers recommended a variety of cooking techniques for prawn gyoza dumplings, but most preferred pan-frying. (Image: stock photo)
One devotee of dumplings said, “Steamed is best with a nice soy sauce for dipping.”
Another person said, “Step it up by turning it into soup.” “Add some of your favourite stocks and more water.”
One surprising response, nevertheless, stated that they even cooked well in the contemporary air fryer.
I heated it at 180 degrees Celsius for 13 minutes (more if more than 10 pieces). It turns out to be sufficiently crispy on the outside but yet soft in the center, as if it had been steamed. Though not everyone agreed, one person said, “Just perfect.” Another said, “Air fryer is wild,” before clarifying that they intended to continue using the conventional pan fry method.
Some of the other dumpling alternatives in the current Aldi Urban Eats line were also brought up in the Reddit conversation. “Can anyone vouch for the vegetarian gyoza?” “Yeah, they’re awesome too,” someone said. “I have a pack sitting in my freezer but haven’t tried them yet.”Another useful comment was made on the $8.99 packs of Urban Eats Vegetable Gyoza. “Delicious, but occasionally strangely airy, meaning they’re not chockers with filling.”
Aldi customers recently shared their other favourite frozen dumplings from the low-cost grocery store brand in an online conversation.
The $8.99 Urban Eats Pork Dumplings were also well-liked; one person described them as “excellent,” while another said they even “prefer” them to the prawn gyozas.
Additionally, one customer suggested keeping a watch out for limited edition offerings, such as the $8.99 “amazing” Urban Eats Chicken Dumplings that are presently available.
One Aldi customer acknowledged, “I do like the prawn one but I still think about the chicken.”
