buy dried shrimp

buy dried shrimp

Before being dried in the sun, dried shrimp are frequently bathed in salt water, which functions as a natural preservative. The larger shrimp are usually more expensive than the smaller ones. Dried shrimp of various sizes are better suited to various recipes. The larger shrimp, for example, are excellent for seasoning soups, while the tinier shrimp are ideal for filling dumplings. I store medium-sized dried shrimp in my refrigerator on a regular basis.

Drain the dried shrimp after rinsing them in water to remove any contaminants. Fill a bowl with double the amount of water and set aside. Soak in the tub for 30-60 minutes. The water will be murky by the time the shrimp are reconstituted. The shrimp will be plump and slightly larger, weighing 1.5 to twice as much as before. They’ll also be juicy and orange in color.

Grandma and I form a good team when we work together. She was ordering me around for the preparation and cooking, not to mention the huffs and puffs she let out on occasion since yours truly was taking pictures of the process. Hahaha