Savory and Delicious Side Dish: Stir-fried Dried Small Shrimp Recipe
The Ultimate Recipe for a Super Simple Dried Small Shrimp Stir-fry, a Family Favorite Side Dish
This dried small shrimp stir-fry is a side dish with a magical flavor that will bring back even the most lost appetite! It’s so good, it rivals any rice thief. I’ll guide you through making this incredibly delicious and chewy dried small shrimp stir-fry in a way that anyone can easily follow. Say goodbye to side dish worries!
Main Ingredients- 50g dried small shrimp (rinsed and drained)
- 80g Gochujang (Korean chili paste, approx. 4 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or grain syrup
- A pinch of sesame seeds (whole)
- A little sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello! Today, I’m introducing a recipe for a popular side dish that’s a staple on the dining table: stir-fried dried small shrimp. The ingredients you’ll need are 50g of dried small shrimp, 80g of gochujang, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp of sugar, 3 Tbsp of corn syrup, and finally, sesame seeds and sesame oil for finishing.
Step 2
First, place 80g of gochujang, the base of the flavor, into a frying pan. This is the key to its spicy and sweet taste.
Step 3
Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to enhance the aroma. The pungent flavor of garlic will blend well with the gochujang, boosting the umami.
Step 4
To add sweetness, add 3 Tbsp of corn syrup. You can also use honey, grain syrup, or rice syrup instead of corn syrup. This will bring out the natural sweetness of the ingredients, creating a richer flavor.
Step 5
Add 1.5 Tbsp of sugar to balance the sweetness. It will combine with the saltiness of the gochujang to create a delicious sauce.
Step 6
Now, mix all the sauce ingredients in the pan thoroughly with a spatula or spoon. It’s best to mix slowly over medium-low heat rather than high heat, to prevent the sauce from burning and to achieve a delicious sauce base.
Step 7
Once the sauce has started to thicken slightly from stir-frying, add the prepared 50g of dried small shrimp. It’s best to lightly rinse the dried small shrimp under running water just before cooking and drain them in a colander.
Step 8
Stir-fry the dried small shrimp and the delicious sauce together, ensuring they are well combined. Maintain medium-low heat during this process. Continue to stir-fry until the small shrimp are fully coated with the sauce. Finally, just before turning off the heat, drizzle about two rounds of sesame oil for an added aroma and finish.
Step 9
Voila! Your delicious stir-fried dried small shrimp is ready! The savory aroma is wonderful. This stir-fried dried small shrimp is the perfect side dish for rice, so be sure to give it a try!
