Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
7 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for One-Sun Dried Shrimp For 4 people
Earth shrimp 1 kg Vodka 4 tablespoons Vinegar 1/2 tablespoon Coarse salt a little
How to choose fresh, delicious shrimp
- You should choose live shrimp with a transparent outer shell, having a characteristic sea smell and not fishy.
- The head of the shrimp is firmly attached to the body, the tail of the shrimp is folded together, and the shrimp body is straight or slightly curved, then it is still fresh and delicious.
- Do not choose shrimp that have black spots under the shell, the body of the shrimp is round and bent, and the tail of the shrimp is spread out because these are shrimp that have been pumped with water, low quality, and when eaten, the shrimp meat will not be sweet and delicious.
See more details: How to choose fresh shrimp
How to prepare Sun-dried Shrimp
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Preliminary processing and cooking shrimp
After purchasing the shrimp, rinse them briefly in diluted salt water, then wash them several times with clean water.
Put the shrimp in a pot, add 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, and cover the pot to cook for about 5 minutes. Then, open the lid and stir the shrimp evenly until they are fully cooked!
Tip: Boiling shrimp with vinegar will help the shell peel off more easily and also enhance the color of the shrimp.Once the shrimp are cooked, place them in a sieve and rinse thoroughly with cold water, then let them drain.
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Stir-frying shrimp
Heat the pan, add the shrimp, then 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 tablespoons of vodka, stir the shrimp evenly, and fry them for about 10 – 15 minutes until the shrimp are completely dry, and the shells puff up a bit, then turn off the heat!
Tip: Stir-frying the shrimp will help them dry faster and make the shrimp meat tastier!
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Drying shrimp and finishing
You place the shrimp on a tray or plate, spread them out to dry under strong sunlight for about 2 – 3 hours and then flip them over so that the shrimp dries evenly. The drying time is about 6 – 7 hours!
After that, you peel the shrimp!
Tip for you: To quickly peel the shrimp, put the dried shrimp in a plastic bag and use a pestle to crush them, the shrimp shells will come off easily!
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Final product
The shrimp is a beautiful red color, soft and chewy, not too dry. When eating, the dried shrimp has a sweet and light flavor, not too salty, this dish is extremely suitable for drinking sessions!
Tips for preserving sun-dried shrimp
- If you do not use all the sun-dried shrimp, you can preserve it by putting it in a sealed container and storing it in the refrigerator in the cooler section for about 5 – 7 days, and in the freezer for about 1 month.
- You can eat sun-dried shrimp directly or enjoy it with pickled shallots during Tet!
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Sun-dried shrimp is delicious and chewy, completed with just a few simple steps that you can prepare for Tet. TasteVN wishes you success in making it!
