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Dried shrimp are
shrimp A shrimp (: shrimp (American English, US) or shrimps (British English, UK)) is a crustacean with an elongated body and a primarily Aquatic locomotion, swimming mode of locomotion – typically Decapods belonging to the Caridea or Dendrobranchi ...
that have been sun-dried and shrunk to a thumbnail size. They are used in many African, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines, imparting a unique umami taste. A handful of shrimp is generally used for dishes. The flavors of this ingredient are released when allowed to simmer.


Use


East Asia

In Chinese cuisine, dried shrimp are used quite frequently for their sweet and unique flavor that is very different from fresh shrimp. It is an ingredient in the Cantonese XO sauce. Dried shrimp are also used in Chinese (mostly Cantonese) soups and braised dishes. They are also featured in Cantonese cuisine, particularly in some dim sum dishes such as rice noodle rolls and '' zongzi''. Despite the literal meaning of the name Chinese name ''xiā mǐ'' ("shrimp rice"), it has nothing to do with rice other than the fact that the shrimp are shrunk to a tiny size similar to grains of rice. Dried shrimp are also used in
Korean cuisine Korean cuisine is the set of foods and culinary styles which are associated with Korean culture. This cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient Prehistoric Korea, agricultural and nomad ...
. In the dish ''mareunsaeu bokkeum'' (), they are soaked briefly, then stir-fried with seasonings—typically garlic, ginger, scallions,
soy sauce Soy sauce (sometimes called soya sauce in British English) is a liquid condiment of China, Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermentation (food), fermented paste of soybeans, roasted cereal, grain, brine, and ''Aspergillus oryzae'' or ''A ...
, sugar, and hot peppers—and served as a side dish. They are also used in some Korean braised dishes ('' jorim'') and for making
broth Broth, also known as bouillon (), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups ...
.


Southeast Asia

Dried shrimp are used in
Vietnamese cuisine Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the foods and beverages originated from Vietnam. Meals feature a combination of five fundamental tastes (): sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and Piquant, spicy. The distinctive nature of each dish reflects one or more ...
, where they are called ''tôm khô'', and are used in soups,
congee Congee ( , derived from Tamil language, Tamil ), is a form of savoury rice porridge made by boiling rice in a large amount of water until the rice softens. Depending on rice–water ratio, the thickness of congee varies from a Western oatmeal ...
, fried rice, or as a topping on stirfries (Mì Xào) or savoury snack items. They are also commonly eaten by themselves as snacks. In
Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal constitutional monarchy consisting of States and federal territories of Malaysia, 13 states and thre ...
, dried shrimp is used in dishes such as '' sambal udang kering''. Dried shrimp is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of Malaysia, with it being a base to rempah, a spice paste that forms the body of many Malay curries. In
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian Ocean, Indian and Pacific Ocean, Pacific oceans. Comprising over List of islands of Indonesia, 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, ...
dried shrimp is called ''ebi'' - the name was derived from either Chinese Hokkian dialects where "hebi" means "dried small shrimp", or the Japanese word "ebi", which means "shrimp" (either fresh or dried). ''Ebi'' is an important part of Indonesian cuisine as well as Palembang cuisine. It is used in various Indonesian stir fried vegetable dishes, such as stir fried white cabbages with ebi. In Palembang, ebi is boiled, ground and sautéed to make a savoury shrimp powder used as a topping for pempek. Ebi is also used to make shrimp broth, which, along with coconut milk, forms the soup base for mie celor. The ebi powder is also sometimes used as a topping for asinan or rujak. In
Burmese cuisine Burmese cuisine encompasses the diverse regional culinary traditions of Myanmar, which have developed through longstanding agricultural practices, centuries of sociopolitical and economic change, and cross-cultural contact and trade with neighb ...
, dried shrimp is called ''bazun-chauk'' and is used widely in various kinds of dishes, such as salads, soups and condiments. It is primarily used along the coast and coastal ethnic minorities' cuisines. Toasted whole dry shrimps are used in a wide variety of Burmese salads such as laphet (fermented tea leaves), tomato and kaffir lime salads. Shredded dried prawns are used to prepare condiments such as ngapi kyaw and balachaung kyaw. Dried shrimp is also used as stock for Burmese thin soups. Known as ''kung haeng'' () in Thai cuisine, dried shrimp is used extensively with chilies and Thai herbs to produce various types of chili paste and Thai curry paste. Dried shrimp is also used in salads such as in the Northeastern Thai ''som tam'' ( green papaya salad). In the
Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ...
, dried shrimp is called "hibi/hibe" and is used like salt to season dishes as well as in soup bases such as misua.


South Asia

In
India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
, it is used in the cuisines of Odisha, Konkan, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and the Northeast region of India. There are several varieties: for example, in Tamil Nadu it is called ''chenna kunni''. In Andhra, it is called ''endu royya''; Nagayalanka in Diviseema is famous for ''endu royya pappu'' in Andhra. * ''javla,'' made from a tiny species of shrimp called ''karandi'', which is typically dried head and shell on and consumed whole * ''sukat,'' made from a larger species of shrimp which is typically dried with the head and shell on and consumed after the head and legs are trimmed * ''soda,'' a larger variety which is dried after it is shelled *It is hydrated and shelled and added to dosakai (type of cucumber) and eggplant dishes. It is also used to flavor rasam or coconut curry in konkan. In
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, ...
, dried shrimp is the main component of ''koonisso mallum'' also known as ''pol mallum'', a popular dish in the country.


Africa

It is used in many African countries, like Nigeria, when preparing many dishes involving vegetables - typically cooked in oil with vegetables like spinach, pepper and tomato sauce.


Mexico

Dried shrimp is commonly found in markets all throughout
Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
, and perhaps their best-known use is in the "meatballs" that accompany the traditional Christmas dish romeritos. Dried shrimp is also used for dried shrimp patties that are cooked in a red sauce with cactus (nopales). This dish is also common around Lent and Christmas time.


Brazil

The cuisine of
Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population ...
's northeastern region makes extensive use of dried shrimp, where it is called "camarão seco". It is often reconstituted for use in stews or special hot sauces, such as in Acarajé. It may also be ground into a fine powder for use as a condiment, as on Moqueca. At times it is added directly to a dish as an edible garnish.


United States

Dried shrimp was introduced to the American South in the 18th-century colonial period by thriving Filipino fishers in Saint Malo, which was located in present-day St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. In south
Louisiana Louisiana ( ; ; ) is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east. Of the 50 U.S. states, it ranks 31st in area and 25 ...
, dried shrimp are often added by Cajun cooks to gumbo to add an intense salty flavor. They can also be eaten as a snack by themselves, and can be commonly found in snack-size portions in south Louisiana's stores.A true Cajun secret: using dried shrimp in seafood gumbos
" ''thecajunfoodie.com.'' Accessed January 31, 2010. Retrieved on 2010-01-31.


See also

* Budu * Conpoy *
Fish sauce Fish sauce is a liquid condiment made from fish or krill that have been coated in salt and fermented for up to two years. It is used as a staple seasoning in East Asian cuisine and Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Myanmar, Cambodia, L ...
*
List of dried foods This is a list of dried foods. Food drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been practiced worldwide since ancient times to preserve food. Where or when d ...
* Padaek * Saeujeot * Shrimp paste


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