Dried Sakura Shrimp
台湾料理の旨味の底上げに必須！香ばしい乾燥サクラエビ
Description
Dried Sakura shrimp, a specialty of Donggang in southern Taiwan. Just adding it to fried rice or veg stir-fries explodes with intense seafood umami and savoriness. A magic ingredient.
Classification: For Everyone,Dried Goods,Seafood
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How to use
Ingredients
- Sakura shrimp
Instructions
- [Prep/Usage]
- Use as is without washing.
- [Drawing out aroma] The iron rule is to slowly sauté on low heat in a wok to transfer the shrimp aroma to the oil (careful not to burn).
- Then, add veg like cabbage to stir-fry, or mix with rice for fried rice.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Intense savory shrimp and ocean aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese dried shrimp or Sakura shrimp
Pairing
Sakura Shrimp Fried Rice, Cabbage Stir-fry
Trivia
[For Everyone] Sakura shrimp is a precious seafood caught only in Japan's Suruga Bay and Taiwan's Donggang. Treasured in Taiwan as one of the 'Three Treasures of Donggang'. Thinner shells and more elegant sweetness than regular dried shrimp (Xiami).
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Sprinkle heavily over Taiwanese Migao (sticky rice), chewing the crispy shrimp along with the glutinous rice!
Allergen
Shrimp