Shrimp Paste
Finely mince the shrimp meat, mix in seasonings, and beat until sticky. Used as a base for dishes such as shrimp balls.
Ingredients
Shrimp meat (shelled, deveined, washed)
to taste
Salt
1 1/3 tsp
Chicken powder
1/2 tsp
Cornstarch
4 tsp
Sugar
1 tsp
Sesame oil
a pinch
White pepper
a pinch
Instructions
1
Step 1
Shell, devein, and wash the shrimp. Add the salt and knead until evenly combined, then add the cornstarch and knead again. Rinse clean under running water, then pat dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
2
Step 2
Use a knife to flatten the shrimp, then use the back of the knife to finely mince it into a paste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3
Step 3
Add the remaining seasonings (chicken powder, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper), then use your hands to slap and knead the shrimp vigorously until it becomes sticky, elastic, and forms a smooth paste. Ready to use as a filling.
