to A.D. 220).

It appears in dozens of forms in various cultures around the globe.

Today, there are many types of dumplings.

Frozen dumplings

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Some are boiled, pan-fried, and eaten in soup, and others are steamed.

Here are 10 of the best frozen dumpling brands to stock in your freezer, in no particular order.

you could eat them pan-fried, boiled, or simmered briefly in soup for a hearty wintertime meal.

bibigo mandu beef dumpling

Bibigo

The dough holds together reasonably well, and the ingredient quality shines through.

These dumplings are especially tasty when air-fried.

Air-frying these gyoza keeps them crispy, though pan-frying also works well.

trader joe’s chicken gyoza potstickers

Trader Joe’s

Itsspicy pork dumplingsare good enough to be served in a sit-down restaurant thanks to a wonderful balance of flavors.

The wrapper is firm and tastes freshly made.

These are best boiled.

wei chuan spicy pork dumplings

Wei-Chuan

Olbaan Myeangran Mayo Dumplings

Looking for something richer?

Fry these up and serve over greens or on their own.

Only the chicken ones though."

annie chuns dumplings

Annie Chun’s

On aseparatethread lauding these dumplings, another Redditor recommended chili sauce.

“The dipping sauce it comes with is pretty good, too.

You’ll find them in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.

olban spicy mayo dumpling

MegaKFood

These are some of the best options for pan-frying.

As oneproduct reviewnotes, “trustworthy product.

cjo o’food vegetable dumpling

H Mart Mall

tai pei chicken potstickers

Courtesy of Tai Pei

nasyoa tofu vegetable dumplings in packaging

Courtesy of Nasoya

twin marqui jiazozi dumpling

Twin Marqui

ajinomoto pork and chicken dumplings

City Market