Discover the golden, fragrant, and rich flavor of homemade fermented shrimp paste with pork - Mytour

Fermented shrimp paste with pork is a rustic, familiar dish in the hometown's cuisine, commonly found in every family's menu. This dish is not only distinguished by its unique delicious taste but also intriguing due to the elaborate preparation of shrimp paste. If you're learning how to make fermented shrimp paste with pork, then let's explore the cooking method right away with Mytour!

1. Introduction to fermented shrimp paste with pork

Fermented shrimp paste with pork is a popular folk dish in many families. With the main ingredient made from shrimp, or also known as krill, going through various processing stages to become a beloved food of many families. Fermented shrimp paste with pork has a fragrant aroma, each piece of pork belly is rich in color, fatty, and the meat broth is smooth when eaten with rice, extremely delicious. 

If you're wondering how to make delicious and authentic fermented shrimp paste with pork, then check out the suggestions below from Mytour! This article will guide you on how to make addictive fermented shrimp paste with pork.

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2. How to make fermented shrimp paste with pork

Fermented shrimp paste with pork is a delicious and enticing dish, both in terms of quality and long-term preservation. So to know the recipe for making delicious and authentic fermented shrimp paste with pork, follow the details below!

Prepare the ingredients 

• 6 tablespoons fermented shrimp paste 
• 500g pork belly 
• 400g lard
• 4-5 shallots
• Chili, garlic, lemongrass, spring onion 
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon seasoning powder
• Ground pepper
• Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon broth mix 
• 1 tablespoon annatto oil
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 

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Detailed cooking steps 

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

When you buy pork belly, wash it thoroughly with water and then cut it into small pieces. You can extract some lard from the pork belly, fry it to get the fat portion, which will enhance the taste when cooked with the meat.

Ingredients such as chili, garlic, lemongrass, spring onion, and shallots should be washed thoroughly, then finely chopped or minced. Slice the spring onions into small pieces, and the shallots into thin slices. These ingredients will contribute to making your fermented shrimp paste with pork more flavorful.

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 Step 2: Sauté the meat

Heat the pan on the stove and add a bit of lard into the pan. Wait for the lard to heat up, then add lemongrass and chili, stir-fry until fragrant. Next, add shallots and garlic, stir-fry evenly with lemongrass and chili.

Once these ingredients are fragrant, add the pork belly and stir-fry together. Note that at this step, keep the heat high and stir quickly to firm up the meat.

When the meat is firm as desired, reduce the heat and add the seasoning one by one including: sugar, broth mix, seasoning powder, a bit of ground pepper, and a splash of fish sauce. Stir well to let the pork absorb all the flavors evenly.

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Step 3: Fermented shrimp paste with pork

Next, reduce the heat to low and add the fermented shrimp paste, stir well until the shrimp paste becomes fragrant, then add annatto oil and oyster sauce and stir evenly for about 2-3 minutes. These ingredients will make your dish visually appealing and more attractive.

Finally, add 200ml of lard or filtered water and simmer for about 10 minutes. When the sauce thickens, stir well to let the meat absorb the fermented shrimp paste and the seasonings evenly. Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

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3. Finished product

The plate of fermented shrimp paste with pork is sticky, fragrant, and captivating. With the characteristic color of fermented shrimp paste blending with annatto oil, oyster sauce, and other ingredients, all combined to create a visually appealing dish. To enhance its appearance, sprinkle the prepared spring onions and a bit of ground pepper on the surface to make it even more eye-catching.

When enjoying, you will feel the sweetness of the meat, the sweet and salty taste, the rich fragrance of the fermented shrimp paste, a hint of spiciness from the chili, all incredibly enticing to the taste buds. Enjoying it with hot rice is an excellent choice you shouldn't miss. This dish has touched the hearts of many.

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4. Handy tips for making perfectly seasoned fermented shrimp paste with pork

To make a delicious dish, choosing ingredients and simple cooking methods is not enough; you also need to know some handy tips to make the dish more flavorful and appealing.

Fermented shrimp paste is a specialty that has been associated with the land of Hue for a long time. Therefore, if you can buy fermented shrimp paste here, your dish will be more authentic than ever before. 

In addition, you can find this type of shrimp paste in supermarkets or large stores. A small note is to pay attention to the expiration date of the shrimp paste jar! Avoid buying low-quality products as they won't taste good. 

When simmering the meat with fermented shrimp paste, you should lower the heat to ensure the dish absorbs the flavors well without burning. 

If you want to preserve the fermented shrimp paste with pork longer, you can transfer it into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator, but this dish should only be used within 3-4 days to ensure its deliciousness. 

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Here is a guide on how to make fermented shrimp paste with pork suitable for all four seasons. With this simple recipe, you don't need to buy it from outside anymore but can safely prepare it at home. Mytour Blog wishes you success in enriching your family's culinary menu!

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