Dried shrimps are shrimps dried into a preserved form, usually small in size, with the very tiny ones becoming shrimp flakes. Dried shrimps are highly nutritious and convenient for storage and transportation. Many households keep some on hand to use as flavorings in stir-fries or soups. They are not just flavorings, so how to cook these little dried shrimps deliciously depends on your choice.
How to Cook Dried Shrimps Deliciously: Dried Shrimp Fried Noodles
Ingredients Preparation
Noodles, an appropriate amount of dried shrimps, round cabbage, pork, lard, cooking wine, soy sauce.
Method Steps
1. Soak the noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened. Marinate sliced pork with soy sauce and cooking wine for 10 minutes.
2. Clean the dried shrimps by removing their shells, then slice the round cabbage. Heat lard in a pot and stir-fry the pork slices for 3 minutes.
3. Add the dried sea shrimps and cooking wine, then add the noodles and soy sauce, stir-frying for another 3 minutes.
4. Finally, add the shredded round cabbage and stir-fry for about 2 minutes before serving.
Tips
It's best to use thin noodles here, as wider noodles may not be suitable for frying.
How to Cook Dried Shrimps Deliciously: Salted Vegetable and Dried Shrimp Soup
Ingredients Preparation
200g salted vegetable, 10 dried shrimps, 100g winter bamboo shoots, a little monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Method Steps
1. Cut the salted vegetable into long strips and slice the winter bamboo shoots.
2. Place the salted vegetable at the bottom of a bowl, then arrange the winter bamboo shoots on top.
3. Lay the dried shrimps over the bamboo shoots, then add water and seasonings.
4. Steam for half an hour before serving.
How to Cook Dried Shrimps Deliciously: Dried Shrimp and Seaweed Rice
Ingredients Preparation
2 cups of rice, 150g seaweed strips, 30g dried shrimp, 10g minced ginger, 2 cups of water, a little salt, an appropriate amount of red onion oil, half a teaspoon of white pepper powder.
Method Steps
1. Cut the seaweed strips into smaller pieces. Blanch the dried shrimp in boiling water, rinse them, and drain.
2. Rinse the rice and drain it, then place it in an electric rice cooker. Add water, salt, and red onion oil.
3. Arrange the seaweed strips, dried shrimp, and minced ginger on top, then press the cook button. Once cooked, sprinkle with white pepper powder and mix well.
How to Cook Dried Shrimps Deliciously: Dried Shrimp and Green Pea Stir-Fry
Ingredients Preparation
100g dried shrimps, 150g green peas, an appropriate amount of oil and salt, an appropriate amount of ginger.
Method Steps
1. Rinse the green peas and blanch them. Soak the dried shrimps and shred the ginger.
2. Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the ginger until fragrant. Then add the dried shrimps and stir-fry.
3. Add the green peas and salt, stir-frying over high heat for 2 minutes before serving.
Tips
Ensure the green peas are cooked through, which makes the dish easier and quicker to prepare.