The dish of meat steamed with shrimp paste and the dish of meat steamed with shrimp paste and eggs are popular dishes in many Vietnamese families. The delicious and rich flavor of this dish served with hot rice on cold rainy days is very appetizing. Let’s show off our skills in the kitchen to make this dry dish – shrimp paste!
1. Meat steamed with shrimp paste
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Meat steamed with shrimp paste For 4 people
Ground pork 500 gr Shrimp paste 2 tablespoons Shallots 3 bulbs Lemongrass 2 stalks Chili 1 fruit Galangal 1 bulb Ginger 2 bulbs Annatto oil 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon
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How to prepare Fermented Shrimp Paste with Pork
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Prepare the ingredients
Shallots are peeled, washed, and sliced thinly. Lemongrass is cut off the leaves and roots. Wash with water and then finely chop.
Wash the chili with water, remove the stem, and chop finely. The galangal is peeled, washed, and then finely chopped. Ginger is washed, peeled, and sliced into thin strips.
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Marinate the meat
To marinate the meat, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of annatto oil, and 2 tablespoons of fermented shrimp paste. Then mix well so that the meat absorbs the seasonings and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Completion
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add all the chopped shallots, julienned ginger, and chili, stirring continuously until the ingredients start to firm up.
Add all the minced meat, stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add all the lemongrass and ginger, mix well and simmer for another 10 – 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The dish of fermented shrimp paste with meat has a distinctive aroma of the fermented shrimp paste combined with the scent of ginger and galangal, with tender, sweet meat and rich spices that are extremely appealing.
You can pair this dish with hot rice or grilled rice paper for a delicious combination.
The fermented shrimp paste with meat is a flavorful dish that can make you crave rice, ensuring that after eating, you will love it. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen right away with TasteVN to learn more about how to cook this rustic, incredibly delicious dish.
See details: How to make delicious minced meat with fermented shrimp paste
2. Mắm ruốc chưng thịt trứng
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mắm ruốc chưng thịt trứng For 4 people
Pork belly 250 gr Pre-cooked mắm ruốc 150 gr (1/2 jar) Eggs 2 pieces Green onions 1 stalk Eggplant 1 piece Red onions 2 bulbs Chili 2 pieces
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How to choose fresh eggs
- You should choose eggs with slightly rough shells, avoid selecting those with smooth shells as they may be old.
- Additionally, you can check by gently shaking the egg; if it doesn’t make a sound, it’s still fresh, but if it makes a loud noise, it’s been stored for a while.
- You can also hold the egg up to the light; if a small air cell appears and the yolk is round, you should buy it.
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How to make Mắm ruốc chưng thịt trứng
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Prepare the ingredients
Buy the pork belly, wash it clean, then use a knife to cut it into small bite-sized pieces and put it into the meat grinder to grind for about 5 seconds until the meat is fine and smooth, then stop.
Peel the shallots and chop them finely. After cutting off the roots of the green onions and washing them clean, place them on the cutting board and chop finely.
Separate the egg yolks and egg whites, and place them into separate bowls.
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Marinate the meat
Put all the ingredients together: 250g of minced meat, 2 finely chopped shallots, 1 finely chopped green onion, 1/2 jar of mắm ruốc, and 2 egg whites into a bowl, mix well, and marinate for about 10 minutes to let the meat absorb the flavor evenly.
Note: Since the mắm ruốc is already seasoned, there is no need to add more seasoning. If you prefer, you can add a little salt for more flavor.
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Steaming the meat
After marinating the meat, scoop it into a bowl and place it in a steaming pot to steam for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brush egg yolk on the surface of the bowl with fermented shrimp paste.
Next, place the bowl back in the pot and steam for another 2 minutes until the egg yolk is cooked, then sprinkle finely chopped green onions and chilies on top for decoration.
Finally, cover and steam for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat and enjoying it with white rice, eggplant, or cucumber.
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Final product
The dish of steamed meat with fermented shrimp paste is completed with an eye-catching yellow color. When enjoying, you will feel the light aroma of fermented shrimp paste, rich flavor, and it’s incredibly easy to eat.
The meat is quite tender, chewy, and fatty from the fat, combined with the eggs and fermented shrimp paste, bringing a distinctive flavor that will surely make your family members fall in love at the first taste.
How to choose good shrimp paste
- You should choose shrimp paste jars with a distinctive purple color, limit the use of jars that have been opened as they can easily leak if the lid is not tightly closed.
- To ensure quality and safety, you need to choose shrimp paste products with clear origins, produced by reputable brands.
- Since shrimp paste is very common, you can easily find it at grocery stores, markets, or supermarkets.
How to choose fresh and good pork
- Choose pork that has a bright pink color, dry surface, slightly firm texture, and tender meat.
- When pressed, the meat should be elastic, dry, and not ooze any sticky fluid.
- Do not choose pork that is mushy, oozing fluid, or has an unusual smell.
- It is best to buy whole pieces of pork and grind it yourself using a meat grinder to ensure safety and quality when using.
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With 2 ways to make mắm ruốc chưng thịt and mắm ruốc chưng thịt trứng deliciously above, TasteVN hopes you will help your family enjoy more delicious and flavorful dishes. Wishing you success in your cooking!
