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POTSTICKER FRUSTRATION - ANY RECOMMENDATIONS?

eddyandme — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:22:19 GMT

I always get my potstickers from the Q. I love the veggie and edemame!

But, the packaging is ridiculous! They're tossed into a bag and frozen. When I try to take a few out it's impossible because they are frozen together - solid! Then I have to keep nuking a bunch of them until I can pull them apart, which oftentimes results with lots of breakage.

Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how have you resolved it?

I'm totally fed up at this point and am considering buying my potstickers elsewhere. Any recommendations for similar tasting potstickers and where they're sold? (No Costco nearby and don't belong to BJ's)

Thanx!

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fthunt — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:27:41 GMT

Sounds like you want - expect immediate defrost. Just put the number you want for a meal..........on a plate - leave plate on counter - and gently nudge them apart in an hour.

I do that with everything - meat - shrimp - - What's the hurry - just plan ahead.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:37:15 GMT

@eddyandme

Sorry I don't know where else you can purchase these. Too bad Q's vendor cannot get it right.

Have they always been like that when your order them? If they have not I would wonder if they thaw any during the shipping process?

@fthunt

If it's all one frozen mess it would be hard to take out just what you want to eat.

Those type items need to be frozen before packaging so they don't get stuck together in a large clump.

When we cut up all the different peppers etc from the garden we put them on a cookie sheet before vacuum sealing or putting in other storage container. If we don't do that it's a large frozen clump which makes it hard to get out what you need to use.

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PhilaLady1 — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:41:20 GMT

Hhhmmmmm I did not think of that. I ordered the last potsticker TSV but I am on the 2nd list, to ship August 26. I don't have time to sit and let them defrost as I work 5 days a week - wake up at 4:15AM and out the door by 5:30AM, home about 5:00 PM. I bought these to include in my lunches that I take with me. Not everyone has the luxury of waiting. Maybe I will separate them into smaller packages of 4, or 5, when they first arrive, so I can take them out of the freezer in small packs when I want them.

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Suzeecat — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:56:09 GMT

I have seen ppl mention that they buy these at Costco.

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Lisa now in AZ — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:02:07 GMT

Also have read that Trader Joe's potstickers are supposed to be wonderful. I ordered the last TSV that will come next week, but also plan to pick up some at TJ's to check them out. I would prefer a smaller number.

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eddyandme — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:23:30 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Sounds like you want - expect immediate defrost. Just put the number you want for a meal..........on a plate - leave plate on counter - and gently nudge them apart in an hour.
I do that with everything - meat - shrimp - - What's the hurry - just plan ahead.

Not true. I cannot just pull a small amount apart as they are frozen together in bunches. But, thanks anyways.

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eddyandme — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:32:37 GMT

@Nightowlz @fthunt

This bag was one frozen mess!

Perhaps they defrosted/refroze in shipping along the way. There's always bunches frozen together, but this time it's absurd.

I've wished the vendor would put in smaller bags then into one. Perhaps these were not properly frozen before packing. It's always hit and miss with some vendors.

Thanx.

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Allegheny — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:38:31 GMT

@eddyandme Are they all frozen together when they arrive before you put them in your freezer?

If so, I would somehow find a way to contact the vendor. They need to correct this. I agree, I hate when I get frozen product in that condition.

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eddyandme — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:38:44 GMT

@PhilaLady1 - they're not always this bad. But, they come frozen together - I usually can break what I need apart. This time I ordered the large size and it was frozen in approximately four groupings in the bag - each way too much for one serving!

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eddyandme — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:45:30 GMT

@Allegheny wrote:
@eddyandme Are they all frozen together when they arrive before you put them in your freezer?

If so, I would somehow find a way to contact the vendor. They need to correct this. I agree, I hate when I get frozen product in that condition.

Yeah, I got two large bags and had to pound them down to get them onto one shelf in the freezer.

I'm with you, I hate it when frozen items come that way. I just think for the price and the quantity this vendor sells, more attention should be given to packaging - other than just dumping the quantity in a bag!

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froggy — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:52:40 GMT

I've never purchased the potstickers here but I get mine at Costco and they are delicious and much cheaper. There are always a few stuck together but mostly they are loose in the bag. If yours are stuck in a mass it's because they have thawed and refrozen. I would not pay for that.

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shoekitty — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:16:21 GMT

My advice. Go to costco or grocery store, purchase Lings pot stickers. I like the chicken/veggie. But they have 3 different kinds

10-12 inch non stick skillet. Heat on close to high. Add 1 T oil. Heat to hot. I usually take pan off heat to organize the potstickers in the hot oil.I start with outside and make a cirle, then another circle, working my way to inside ...I put 18 potstickers in for my husband and myself for dinner. I return pan to high heat, heat skillet up a bit. Add 2/3 cup water. Pan should be hot enough to cause water to sizzle and bubble. Place lid on. Lower heat to about 7 or 8. Hard simmer for 8 mins. Remove lid let remaining water simmer out and potstckers stick. About 2 mins. Done

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shoekitty — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:18:45 GMT

To get the best pot stickers you should start from a frozen state. Unless you have made them from scratch, and that is a totally different process. If they arent cooked right skins can get gummy or toughen up.

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Allegheny — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:29:44 GMT

@eddyandme

I would call customer service, explain the circumstances, ask if they would consider giving you a refund as product is not arriving in an acceptable condition.

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HLP — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:43:33 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
I always get my potstickers from the Q. I love the veggie and edemame!

But, the packaging is ridiculous! They're tossed into a bag and frozen. When I try to take a few out it's impossible because they are frozen together - solid! Then I have to keep nuking a bunch of them until I can pull them apart, which oftentimes results with lots of breakage.

Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how have you resolved it?

I'm totally fed up at this point and am considering buying my potstickers elsewhere. Any recommendations for similar tasting potstickers and where they're sold? (No Costco nearby and don't belong to BJ's)

Thanx!

Hit the bag on the edge of your sideboard, they break apart. I love them and I airfry, then dip in sweet chili sauce. PS I buy the mini's.

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pinkmochi — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:22:53 GMT

I buy potstickers from Trader Joe's. I like the Thai shrimp ones. They're never all stuck together and fry up great in a pan.

The bulgogi mandu (Korean potstickers) at Costco are also good.

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shortbreadlover — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:38:21 GMT

i buy them at costco and they are great. i like the taste and the are not ascostly as the ones on qvc plusno s/hcharges.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:26:44 GMT

i buy the qvc ones and the ones from schwans home delivery.

i dont have any issue of them being all stuck together or it being difficult to pull what you need out of the bags.

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barbie4njdevils — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:46:00 GMT

I end up just making the whole bag lol