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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
In addition to using dried shrimp to make soup or eat with pickled onions, and spring rolls,… you can stir-fry it with salt to enjoy as a snack at home. Stir-fried dried shrimp with salt is simple to make and delicious, suitable for family gatherings. Let’s cook with TasteVN right away for this fried dish!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Dried Shrimp with Salt Serves 4
Dried shrimp 200 gr Coarse salt 200 gr Black pepper 20 gr MSG 1 teaspoon
How to choose good dried shrimp
- You should choose dried shrimp that are naturally orange on the outside and yellowish inside, with colors that are not too vibrant, and without black or white mold.
- When held, it should feel dry, not too damp because if stored improperly, shrimp can easily mold.
- Prioritize buying dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned shrimp, check the expiration date and origin to ensure quality safety.
How to make Stir-fried Dried Shrimp with Salt
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Prepare the dried shrimp
Wash the dried shrimp you bought 2 – 3 times with clean water, then drain.
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Fry salt and pepper
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 200g of coarse salt and 20g of whole pepper, and fry for about 3 – 4 minutes until fragrant.
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Add shrimp
When you smell the fragrance of salt and pepper, add the shrimp and fry for another 20 minutes until the shrimp are dry, crispy, and fragrant.
Then add 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, stir for another 2 minutes, and turn off the heat.
Tip:- You can check if the shrimp is crispy by breaking one in half; it should break easily.
- During frying, remember to stir continuously to avoid burning the shrimp.
- Add monosodium glutamate to help the salt crystallize together and to mellow the salty taste of the dish.
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Finished product
Dried shrimp fried with salt is now complete, serve it on a plate, the shrimp has a fragrant pepper aroma, crunchy with a salty taste, enjoy it with a glass of beer for the perfect experience.
It’s very simple; you now have a dish to enjoy with your family, so show off your cooking skills.
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Above is a detailed guide on how to make salted dried shrimp delicious and easy to make. TasteVN wishes you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Lam Gia Trinh
