Shrimp, Dried

These tiny dried shrimp, called “shrimp kernels” in Chinese, have a salty, concentrated taste. Ranging in size from a mere ¼ inch to an inch long, they also have a keen odor that one can smell right through the cellophane bags in which they are sold, usually about two cups to a bag. Dried shrimp are used variously in soups and stir-fried dishes, where they function both as a highly seasoned condiment and a chewy texture food.