Shrimp paste is a commonly used seasoning in coastal areas, and it has gradually been used in inland areas as well.However, it's not always easy to find shrimp paste in supermarkets. If we know how to make it, we can buy some shrimp and make it ourselves.

How to make shrimp paste

In fact, shrimp paste can be made in many different flavors, depending on the ingredients added, such asChilican be made into salty and spicy flavors, as well as spicy and fragrant, and sesame paste.

IngredientsPreparation

500g of small shrimp, appropriate amount of salt,Ginger, red wine, green onions, appropriate amount of sugar.

Method steps

1. Clean and de-shell the shrimp, then drain and set aside;

2. Wash and chop the green onions and ginger, then put them in a food processor along with the shrimp, and puree;

3. Heat a cold pot with cold oil, pour in the shrimp puree, add a spoonful of red wine, appropriate amount of salt and sugar, and stir-fry until it changes color;

4. Then, put the cooked shrimp paste in a pressure cooker and cook for about 40 minutes.

Ways to eat shrimp paste: Shrimp paste with braised tofuTofu

I don't know if tofu and shrimp paste are a good combination, but many people will braise tofu when they first use shrimp paste.

Ingredients preparation

North tofua block, river shrimp 100g,Celery100g, a little ginger, appropriate amount of cooking wine, shrimp paste, appropriate amount of water starch.

Method steps

1. After de-shelling the fresh shrimp, wash and cut the celery into segments;

2. Cut the tofu into cubes and fry until golden brown;

3. Pour oil back into the pot, when it's 70% hot, add ginger slices to sauté, then add shrimp paste and stir-fry;

4. Then add the celery and shrimp, stir-fry until well combined, add water to cover the ingredients by one-third;

5. Then add the fried tofu, cover and cook for 3 minutes, and then drizzle with water starch to thicken.

Tips

Shrimp paste is salty, so you usually don't need to add salt.

Ways to eat shrimp paste: Shrimp paste with ground pork and eggsSoup

Ingredients preparation

1 egg1, 10g ground pork, a little green onion, cooking wine,Olive oil, appropriate amount of shrimp paste.Method steps

1. Wash the

porkand cut it into minced meat, and whisk the egg into a bowl and mix well;2. Add the shrimp paste, ground pork and egg mixture to

a steamerbowl, add a little cooking wine and mix well;3. Then add a little cold water and add olive oil, and stir well;

4. When the steamer is cooked, put it in the pot and steam for 15 minutes over high heat, and sprinkle with green onions.

Tips

You can also cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent too much water from accumulating at the bottom.

How to eat shrimp paste

Shrimp paste contains a lot of salt, so it is usually used as a seasoning, added to stir-fried dishes or cold dishes.

Because the salt content is relatively high, people with kidney disease, highblood pressure, and diabetes should not eat shrimp paste.Common ways to eat shrimp paste includeStir-fried eggsSteamed eggs, you can add it to most dishes, and alsocold dishes，can add it, you can also use it inhot potand noodles.Can also be added to dishes, and eaten.Hot potShrimp paste can be used in dishes and noodles.