Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Homemade dried shrimp ensures quality and hygiene. You can make dried shrimp using the traditional sun-drying method or by drying shrimp in the microwave. The section cooking below will guide you in detail on how to make delicious dried shrimp at home!
Ingredients for Dried Shrimp For 150g dried shrimp
Land shrimp 1 kg (or white shrimp) Salt 200 g Clean water 500 ml
How to Prepare Dried Shrimp
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Preparing the Shrimp
– Wash the shrimp thoroughly with cold water.
– Boil a pot of water, add 200 grams of salt, then add the shrimp and stir until the shrimp turn completely red, then remove the shrimp and let them cool.
– You can use a fan to help the shrimp cool quickly and prevent them from darkening.
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Peeling the Shrimp
– After the shrimp cool, proceed to peel the shrimp. Remember to remove all the black vein on the shrimp’s body and only take the shrimp meat to make dried shrimp.
– After peeling the shrimp, rinse them with warm water and let them drain.
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Drying the Shrimp
Drying Shrimp in the Microwave.
Spread the shrimp on a plate and put them in the microwave at medium heat (M Low) for 30 minutes.
After microwaving, check the shrimp; if they are not dry enough, continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes, repeating this until the shrimp are dry, then take them out to cool.
Sun-Drying the Shrimp Traditionally.
After preparing the shrimp, arrange them in a basket and sun-dry them under strong sunlight for about 2-3 days. During the drying process, remember to turn them frequently to ensure they dry quickly and evenly.
After completing the process, store the dried shrimp in a tightly sealed glass jar.
Note when making dried shrimp:
– To make delicious dried shrimp, the most important thing is to choose fresh shrimp. The fresher the shrimp, the tastier the dried shrimp.
– If you want to keep the shrimp for a long time, the drying time must be longer, but then the dried shrimp will be hard and not tasty. It is best to make just enough for one month.
– You can store the shrimp in the refrigerator’s cool or freezing compartment. Storing in the freezer will extend the shelf life of the shrimp.
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Hope the information above can help you make traditional dried shrimp and by microwave. Wish you success!
