Dried shrimp is a kind of small, thin and nutritious seafood product.
What is dried shrimp?
It is a dried shrimp product made by Acetes Chinensis, which has been sun-dried and shrunk to mini size. Dried shrimp’s nutritional value is very rich. It contains 39.3 grams of protein per 100 grams. And it is also rich in iodine, iron, calcium, phosphorus and astaxanthin.
Types of dried shrimp
1. According to the processing method of dried shrimp, it can be divided into raw dried shrimp and cooked dried shrimp. Cooked dried shrimp are made by cooked fresh shrimps. And raw dried shrimp are directly made by fresh shrimp.
2. According to the different salt content, it can be divided into lightly dried shrimp and salted dried shrimp. Salted dried shrimp has a high salt content and a relatively high level of amine nitrite, which will increase the burden on the kidneys and is detrimental to human health. So light dried shrimp is healthier.
How to select dried shrimp
1. Touch the dried shrimp with your hand. The drier the dried shrimp, the better.
2. The appearance of well-dried shrimp is transparent or light yellow, and the head and tail are hook-shaped. (If the head and tail of the dried shrimp are separated and the body is incomplete, then it is not recommended to buy, it may be made of dead shrimp)
3. If the dried shrimp smells fragrant, has a hint of seafood and tastes not too salty, then it is the best dried shrimp.
How to store dried shrimp
1. For the lightly dried shrimp, it can be spread out in the sun to dry, put in container glass after drying.
2. For the salted dried shrimp It cannot be dried in the sun. It can only be air-dried in a cool place and then stored in a glass container.
Both of them can be packed in fresh-keeping food bags and stored in the frozen layer.
How to use dried shrimp
The clean cooked dried shrimp can be used directly as a soup or as a salad. If the dried shrimp contains fine sand, wash it with cold water first. Raw dried shrimp can only be used as a cooked dish. It is best to wash the dishes with water before serving them.
Dried shrimp recipe
You’ll need:
For make dried shrimp
500g fresh shrimp
1 pinch Sichuan pepper
Salt
For cook dried shrimp
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
Vegetable oil
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cooking wine
1 clove of garlic, minced
How to make dried shrimp
1. Wash and drain shrimp.
2. Heat a wok with oil, and stir-fry Sichuan pepper until fragrant. Add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish and place them in the oven to bake at 160 ° C for 20 minutes. (Flip the shrimp twice in the middle of this process) Then, sprinkle some salt and let cool. Store it and cook it according to your needs.
How to cook dried shrimp
1. Heat a wok with oil, and stir-fry dried shrimp and garlic until fragrant. Transfer it on a plate.
2. Heat woks with oil again, add the red pepper and green pepper and stir-fry for a few times. Add the salt and stir-fry evenly.
3. Add the shrimp in the wok and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine and stir well. Transfer it on a plate and serve.
Dried Shrimp
Ingredients
For make dried shrimp
- 500g fresh shrimp
- 1 pinch Sichuan pepper
- Salt
For cook dried shrimp
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 1 clove of garlic minced
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE DRIED SHRIMP
- Wash and drain shrimp.
- Heat a wok with oil, and stir-fry Sichuan pepper until fragrant. Add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish and place them in the oven to bake at 160 ° C for 20 minutes. (Flip the shrimp twice in the middle of this process) Then, sprinkle some salt and let cool. Store it and cook it according to your needs.
HOW TO COOK DRIED SHRIMP
- Heat a wok with oil, and stir-fry dried shrimp and garlic until fragrant. Transfer it on a plate.
- Heat woks with oil again, add the red pepper and green pepper and stir-fry for a few times. Add the salt and stir-fry evenly.
- Add the shrimp in the wok and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine and stir well. Transfer it on a plate and serve.
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