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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Salted shrimp paste with lemongrass specialties of Hue with a distinctive and attractive flavor will be a perfect combination when dipped with various fruits. Moreover, sprinkling a little on hot rice will also create a light, simple meal that is still delicious. Let’s go to the kitchen and try the tips for making this divine salted shrimp paste with lemongrass!
Ingredients for Making Salted Shrimp Paste with Lemongrass For 4 people
Lemongrass 20 stalks Peanuts 50 gr (roasted) Shrimp paste 150 gr (about 1 small jar) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Delicious Peanuts
- Choose peanuts that are plump, firm, and round in size; these are good quality peanuts.
- When buying pre-packaged peanuts, make sure to check that the packaging is intact, the expiration date is valid, and the origin is clear. This product is also available at stores and on the website TasteVN
- Avoid choosing small peanuts, those with wrinkled shells, or broken ones. Peanuts should not feel damp, moldy, or contain many impurities.
See details: How to choose quality fatty peanuts
Fish sauce can be found at markets, grocery stores, or supermarkets at an affordable price. Currently, the TasteVN system is also selling this product, which you can refer to.
How to make Lemongrass Fish Sauce
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Prepare lemongrass
Wash the lemongrass, peel off a few outer layers, and chop the stem finely. Discard the top leaves.
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Roast with salt
Heat a pan over the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add all the chopped lemongrass and roast until golden evenly. To prevent the lemongrass from burning, roast it over medium heat and stir constantly.
Then, add a small jar of fish sauce and stir to mix the lemongrass and fish sauce together. Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir to let the seasoning soak in evenly.
Finally, add the roasted peanuts, stir well one last time, and let it cool.
Tip:
- Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the amount of fish sauce and sugar to your liking.
- You can use crushed peanuts or keep them whole. Add more peanuts if you like a crunchy texture and a rich flavor!
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Final Product
Salted shrimp paste with lemongrass when completed will have the fragrant smell of lemongrass blending with the distinctive taste of shrimp paste. The salt is seasoned just right, and it can be served with vegetables or sprinkled over hot rice, which will be very appealing.
How to Store Salted Shrimp Paste with Lemongrass
- After completing, you should put the salt in a sealed jar and keep it in a cool place, avoiding humidity and sunlight.
- Salt when roasted dry and stored well can be used for about 1 week.
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Hopefully, with the delicious, simple, and authentic Hue-style salted lemongrass, you have added another great recipe to make your family meals more special. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Tam Nguyen TV- Cuộc sống Tây Nguyên.
