Costco's Delicious New Find Has Shoppers Calling It the 'Best I’ve Ever Had’
Legend has it that if you go to any Japanese restaurant on the face of the planet, you’ll find me hunched over various plates of dim sum, sushi and a giant bowl of ramen. The spicier, the better, of course. Folklore aside, it’s true that some of our favorite dishes come from our comrades across the globe. From crispy katsu pork to simple, refined nigiri, karaage, donburi and gyoza, there are a wealth of delicious dishes to choose from, and they’re all veritable bombs of umami-fied goodness. Salty, savory, and unctuous, Japanese cuisine is a masterclass in flavor and textures, making it one of the most crave-worthy styles of culinary artistry.
Although it’s hard to pick a favorite dish, if we absolutely had to, dumplings would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. Not only are they delicious to eat, but they’re endlessly versatile and come in a variety of flavors, shapes, textures and sizes. Typically, dumplings are meant to be one to two bites and consist of a meat or vegetable filling wrapped in either a dumpling or wonton wrapper. Think: shumai, soup dumplings, baozi, or even Polish pierogi and samosas. Delicious as they all are, our go-to dumpling choice is always and forever gyoza and now thanks to Costco, we can whip some up from the comfort of our own home.
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Costco super-fan @costcohotfinds showcased the delicious looking Ajinomoto Japanese Style Gyoza on Instagram, and it’s safe to say we’ll be headed to our nearest warehouse to grab a couple of bags this weekend. Known for their chef-approved MSG, Ajinomoto continues to roll out their equally loved dumpling to Costco stores adding L.A., the Bay Area, San Diego, the midwest, eastern and western Canada, and the northwestern United States to the lineup. Included in each box, you’ll receive a whopping 60 dumplings filled with a mixture of chicken and pork as well as a delicious dipping sauce for dunking once they’re done.
When it comes to preparation, it’s recommended to pan fry 12 little cuties in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. After adding in 3-ounces of water, you’ll top the pan with a lid and steam them for 7 minutes before removing the lid and allowing the remaining water to evaporate. After another 5 minutes, you should see caramelized lacy edges start to form on the bottom of the pan letting you know that the dumplings are done.
To remove the gyoza, you’ll want to place a plate on top of the dumplings and then flip the pan over releasing the tasty pouches and revealing a beautiful, golden brown crispy skirt. The last (and most important) step is to dig in—and while you could definitely share, you’ll probably want every last one to yourself. Judging by how delicious these look, we can’t say we blame you.
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