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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Bun dau mam tom is a dish loved by many people, in which mam tom is a fermented shrimp paste special, which almost determines the quality of the dish. Let’s cook with TasteVN to learn how to prepare the traditional dipping sauce of fermented shrimp paste for bun dau that everyone loves!
Ingredients for Fermented Shrimp Paste Dipping Sauce for Bun Dau For 1 person
Fermented shrimp paste 2 tablespoons (high-quality bottled) Granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Calamondin 2 fruits Shallots 4 bulbs Chopped chili a little
Implementation tools
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good shrimp paste
- Based on color: Good shrimp paste will have a characteristic color of ripe purple. Avoid buying shrimp paste that has a dark black color or bright red color as that may be shrimp paste that has been artificially colored.
- Based on smell: If the shrimp paste has a light, pleasant aroma, then it is good shrimp paste. On the contrary, if the shrimp paste has a strong odor, pungent or rotten smell, it means that the paste is made from non-fresh ingredients and the processing and storage methods are not careful.
- Based on taste: You should buy shrimp paste that has a sweet, rich taste, with a natural aroma lingering at the back of the tongue, especially not harsh or astringent.
What is apricot blossom sugar? Where to buy it?
- Apricot blossom sugar is a type of sugar formed from the process of evaporating sugarcane juice. As it is a natural sugar, the evaporation process is also conducted very meticulously.
- Apricot blossom sugar is characterized by a brownish-yellow color, with larger grains compared to regular sugar.
- Currently, apricot blossom sugar is sold very widely. You can easily find it at supermarkets or buy it online at e-commerce sites. The price of apricot blossom sugar ranges from 70,000đ – 100,000đ/kg (updated in January 2022).
How to make Shrimp Paste for Vermicelli and Fried Tofu
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Prepare the ingredients
First, add 2 spoons of shrimp paste and 2 spoons of white sugar into a small bowl, then stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
For the shallots, peel them clean, wash them thoroughly, and then use a knife to slice them thinly. To prevent the shallots from breaking when frying, you should slice them lengthwise.
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Fry the shallots
Heat a non-stick pan on the stove, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the prepared shallots to the pan, stirring continuously and evenly over medium heat.
When the shallots turn golden near the end, quickly remove them to prevent burning. Transfer the fried shallots to a bowl to drain the oil and make them crispier!
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Making shrimp paste
After removing the fried onions, quickly pour the hot oil and all the fried onions into the prepared shrimp paste bowl, then stir well.
Next, continue to add chili and squeeze the juice of 2 calamondins into the bowl, and keep stirring until the mixture is well combined.
Finally, you can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste, and you’re done.
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Final product
The shrimp paste has a distinctive aroma, with a sour, sweet, and spicy taste that is appealing.
You can use shrimp paste to accompany vermicelli and boiled meat, which will definitely enhance the flavor of the dish.
With just a few simple steps, you can complete a bowl of shrimp paste for dipping vermicelli with fried tofu that is aromatic, with a distinctive flavor. So what are you waiting for? Start learning right away. Wishing you success with this simple shrimp paste dipping sauce recipe!
