Dried Shrimp Powder

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Preparation info
  • Makes About

    Loosely Packed Cups
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Naomi Duguid

Published 2012

  • About

Dried shrimp are an important source of flavor as well as protein through most of Southeast Asia. In Burma they are often used powdered. The soft powder gives a subtle depth of flavor and also thickens sauces.

Look for largish dried shrimp, more than ½ inch long if possible, and the darker-colored (more red than pale pink or beige), the better. Try to get shrimp that are