Shrimp paste
Shrimp paste is a pungent, salty condiment made from fermented ground shrimp, used throughout Southeast Asian cooking to add a deep umami flavour. It is typically fried briefly in oil before other ingredients are added, which mellows its intense raw smell into a more savoury background flavour. Only a small amount is needed to season a dish due to its concentrated pungency.
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grams
| Unit | Grams |
|---|---|
| AU cup (250ml) | 270.0 g |
| US cup (240ml) | 259.2 g |
| EU cup (250ml) | 270.0 g |
| AU tablespoon (20ml) | 21.6 g |
| US tablespoon (14.8ml) | 16.0 g |
| Teaspoon (5ml) | 5.4 g |