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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Eggplant with shrimp paste is a dish with a rich flavor that stimulates appetite, favored by many people. Today, TasteVN will bring you a simple recipe for making eggplant with shrimp paste. Let’s go to the kitchen and showcase your skills with this delicious dry – shrimp paste dish right away!
Ingredients for Eggplant with Shrimp Paste For 2 people
Eggplant 500 gr Shrimp paste 3 teaspoons Garlic 3 cloves Chili 1 piece Lemon juice 2 teaspoons Sugar A little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh eggplant
- You should choose eggplant with fresh, green stems, not infested. Choose white eggplants that are small in size because they will be crunchier and tastier when eaten.
- Avoid selecting shriveled, dry fruits, or those with dull colors as they will reduce the taste of the dish when cooked.
How to choose fresh, high-quality shrimp paste
- You should choose shrimp paste that has a characteristic smell; upon close inspection, it should have a light aroma and salty taste. Choose shrimp paste that is a ripe purple or light purple color.
- Avoid buying shrimp paste that has a fishy taste, strange smell, or unusual color as it will not taste good and may affect your health.
How to prepare Eggplant with Shrimp Paste
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Prepare the eggplants
First, prepare a bowl of diluted saltwater. Then use a knife to cut the stem of the eggplant, then slice it in half and remove the seeds inside. Soak the eggplants in saltwater for about 20 minutes.
Once done, take the eggplants out and place them in a basket, then rinse them with clean water and let them drain. For the garlic and chili, crush and finely chop them, then add them to the bowl along with the eggplants and toss well.
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Make the shrimp paste
First, put the shrimp paste into a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of lime juice, then use a chopsticks to mix the mixture well.
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Mix eggplant with shrimp paste
You pour the shrimp paste into the bowl containing the eggplant and mix well. Now you can enjoy it.
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Final product
Eggplant with shrimp paste is extremely delicious and attractive, best enjoyed with steaming white rice. This dish is sure to change your taste buds!
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Thus, TasteVN has brought you a very simple and easy way to make fermented shrimp paste with eggplant. We hope that through this article, you will have another delicious dish to make your family meals more flavorful and complete. Wishing you success in your cooking!
