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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Sour shrimp paste is a dish rich in countryside flavors, easy to make, and delicious with a unique taste. Today, let’s head to the kitchen and learn how to make this dry dish – shrimp paste that stimulates the taste buds!
Ingredients for Sour Shrimp Paste For 5 people
Sea shrimp 2 kg Sugar 1 bowl Salt 1/2 bowl Red chili 1 bowl Galangal 1 piece Ginger 4 pieces MSG 1 teaspoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon
Product Information
- You can use the multi-functional blender Sunhouse SHD5340 black to prepare the dish of salted shrimp paste easily and quickly.
- The machine uses a 2-level blade that helps grind food extremely fast and finely.
- In addition, the machine is designed with a non-slip base and an automatic power-off mode when overloaded, which helps increase the lifespan of the machine and ensures safety for users.
Tools for Implementation
Blender, basin, bowl, spoon, jar,…
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Shrimp
- You should buy live shrimp, with a transparent outer shell, large round size, firm flesh, and curled tail.
- Do not buy shrimp that are cloudy in color, feel soft and mushy to the touch, or have a foul smell, as these are shrimp that have been left for too long or soaked in chemicals.
- If buying frozen shrimp, you should prioritize reputable food stores with brands and carefully check the packaging, origin… to avoid buying low-quality shrimp.
How to Make Salted Shrimp Paste
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Prepare the Ingredients
After buying the shrimp, wash them thoroughly under tap water to remove any residue. Then, drain them in a basket and let them dry completely. Next, place the dried shrimp in a metal basin.
Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and then grind it finely. Use a blender to finely chop the ginger, galangal, and red chili, and set them aside in separate bowls.
Finally, pour the entire mixture into the basin of shrimp.
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Salt the Shrimp
Prepare a small jar. Then, season with 1 bowl of sugar, 1/2 bowl of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder in the basin. Use a spoon to mix the shrimp thoroughly so they absorb all the seasoning.
Taste to adjust the seasoning and then place it in the jar, sealing it tightly. Marinate for about 1-2 days for the shrimp to mature, then store it in the refrigerator for later use. Depending on each household’s taste, you can add more lime juice, garlic, or chili for a richer flavor!
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Final Product
Quick salted shrimp has an eye-catching red color, extremely stimulating to the taste buds. The shrimp does not have a strong fish sauce smell but is fragrant with garlic, ginger, and the spicy heat of chili. With this rustic delicious dish, you are guaranteed to eat a lot of rice!
Above is a detailed sharing of how to make quick salted shrimp deliciously and simply at home. Hope with this recipe, you will have an attractive option to change the taste for your family meals. Dien May Xanh wishes you success in making this dish!
