2 rustic ways to make flavorful dried shrimp dipping sauce that pairs well with rice

Marinate the dried shrimp

After purchasing the dried shrimp, soak them in water to soften, then drain.

Green onions should have their roots removed, washed thoroughly, and then chopped finely. Red onions should be peeled, washed, and sliced.

Next, add the prepared ingredients into a clay pot and marinate with 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

Making Dried Shrimp with Sauce

Place a clay pot on the stove, then stir evenly and cook over medium heat until the spices dissolve completely.

When you see the dried shrimp boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 – 15 minutes until the sauce thickens, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Finally, add 3 chili peppers to the pot, stir briefly, and turn off the heat to finish.

Final Product

So, with just a few simple steps, you have a delicious and rustic dish of dried shrimp with sauce for your meal. The dried shrimp is sweet and soaked in the thick fish sauce, making it incredibly flavorful and enticing.

The hot and fragrant dried shrimp with sauce served with white rice and shredded mango will surely make you praise and enjoy it!

Prepare the ingredients

After purchasing, rinse the pork belly with diluted salt water, then wash it with clean water. Next, use a knife to remove the skin and cut it into small cubes about 1cm.

Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes, then rinse again with water and let it drain.

The peppercorn and green pepper should be placed in a mortar and lightly crushed.

Peel the red onion, crush it, and then chop it finely. Peel the garlic and crush it as well.

Trim the roots off the green onions, rinse them, then cut the bulb part, and chop the green part finely.

Wash the chili, remove the stem, and crush it.

Make the stew sauce

Prepare a bowl, add 7 tablespoons of fish sauce, 5 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water.

Then use a spoon to stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Cooking Dried Shrimp with Sauce

Place a clay pot on the stove, add the pork belly, turn on medium heat, and stir-fry for about 10 minutes until it turns into crispy pork fat.

Then, remove the crispy fat to a bowl, pour the remaining fat into another bowl, leaving about 4 tablespoons of fat in the pot.

Next, add shallots and garlic to the pot and sauté them on medium heat. When you smell the aroma of shallots and garlic, add the dried shrimp and green pepper, stirring well.

When you see the dried shrimp become firm, add the sauce and stir well until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat.

Next, add the crispy pork fat, stir well, and after about 2 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of whole pepper.

Finally, add chili, green onions, and scallions to the pot, stir well, and turn off the heat to complete the dish.

Finished product

Dried shrimp stir-fried with green pepper has a salty-sweet flavor blended with the slightly spicy taste of green pepper and chili, making it incredibly enticing. The crispy pork fat combines with the delicious dried shrimp soaked in the thick, attractive fish sauce.

With its rich flavor, the dried shrimp stir-fry enjoyed with various boiled vegetables and hot rice is simply unforgettable!