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Shrimp Paste (12oz)
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Shrimp paste sauce is a pungent, savory umami condiment made from crushed or ground fermented tiny shrimp and salt, widely used in Southeast Asian and Southern Chinese cooking. Popular regional variants include the Philippines, Thai Nam Prik Kapi, Indonesian Terasi, and Malaysian Belacan.
Common Uses
- Dipping Sauce: Paired with sour raw fruits like green mangoes.
- Dish Base: Used to cook binagoongang baboy (pork stewed in shrimp paste) or mixed into kare-kare (oxtail peanut stew) and pinakbet (vegetable stew).
- Flavor Enhancer: Stirred into fried rice (bagoong rice) or used in stir-fries.
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Soups, Curries, and Broths
- Thai Curry Bases: Blended directly into red, green, and yellow curry pastes for deep savory richness.
- Noodle Soups: Stirred into noodle broths like Vietnamese Bún Bò Huế or Bún Riêu to build a complex, aromatic foundation.
- Malaysian Laksa: Used as a fundamental flavor block for traditional spicy coconut noodle soups.
Stir-fries and Fried Rice- Vegetable Stir-fries: Tossed with leafy Asian greens, string beans, or Chinese eggplant to anchor the dish with a salty, savory kick.
- Fried Rice: Fried with garlic, shallots, and rice (such as Indonesian Nasi Goreng) to infuse the grains with rich umami depth.
- Meat Marinades: Rubbed onto pork belly, ribs, or chicken before steaming, sautéing, or baking.
Condiments and Dips- Sambal and Chili Pastes: Combined with fresh red chilies, lime, and sugar to make spicy table condiments like Sambal Terasi.
- Raw Vegetable and Seafood Dips: Diluted or seasoned with citrus and sugar to serve as a strong dipping sauce for green mangoes, fried fish, or boiled pork.
Additional information
| Weight | 12 oz |
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