Want a surprisingly tasty and uniquely textured side dish? This simple recipe transforms simple dried shrimp into something special. The secret lies in a double-roasting method that creates an unbelievable crispiness. Imagine tiny, flavorful, and satisfyingly crunchy bites! Curious how to get that perfect crackle? It’s all in the precise steps. Discover the easy instructions to unlock this delightful culinary twist – you won’t believe how simple it is! Unique Dried Shrimp Recipe (Side Dish).
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Ingredients:
- 1 Cup dried shrimp
- Water – for washing
- 1 Medium-sized onion (finely chopped)
- Coriander Leaves (with some stems)
- 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Schezwan Chutney (or green chilli)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
- Optional additions: grated carrot, beetroot, cucumber
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Instructions:
- Remove the head and tail of the dried shrimp.
- Heat a cast-iron pan and add the dried shrimp. Roast them on medium heat until they become crispy and change colour to a reddish hue. You should hear a crackling sound.
- Reduce the heat to low and then transfer the roasted shrimp to a bowl. They should be crispy and have a red colour.
- Wash the roasted shrimp with clean water 2-3 times and drain thoroughly.
- Put the drained shrimp back into the same pan (with the gas on low). Saute for a minute or two, stirring occasionally, then increase the heat to high for a short time to make them extra crispy.
- Turn off the gas and let the shrimp sit in the pan for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until they cool down and become very crispy.
- Once cooled and crispy, transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl.
- Add the chopped onion, coriander leaves, tomato sauce, Schezwan chutney (or green chilli), and salt to the bowl.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice into the mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- You can also add grated carrot, beetroot, or cucumber for extra flavour and texture.
- It’s best to eat this dish soon after preparing it to enjoy the crispiness of the dried shrimp.
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Unique Dried Shrimp Recipe (Side Dish)
This simple recipe transforms simple dried shrimp into something special. Unique Dried Shrimp Recipe (Side Dish).
Ingredients
- 1 Cup dried shrimp
- Water – for washing
- 1 Medium-sized onion finely chopped
- Coriander Leaves with some stems
- 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Schezwan Chutney or green chilli
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
- Optional additions: grated carrot, beetroot, cucumber
Instructions
- Remove the head and tail of the dried shrimp.
- Heat a cast iron pan and add the dried shrimp. Roast them on medium heat until they become crispy and change colour to a reddish hue. You should hear a crackling sound.
- Reduce the heat to low and then transfer the roasted shrimp to a bowl. They should be crispy and have a red colour.
- Wash the roasted shrimp with clean water 2-3 times and drain thoroughly.
- Put the drained shrimp back into the same pan (with the gas on low). Saute for a minute or two, stirring occasionally, then increase the heat to high for a short time to make them extra crispy.
- Turn off the gas and let the shrimp sit in the pan for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally until they cool down and become very crispy.
- Once cooled and crispy, transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl.
- Add the chopped onion, coriander leaves, tomato sauce, Schezwan chutney (or green chilli), and salt to the bowl.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice into the mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
- You can also add grated carrot, beetroot, or cucumber for extra flavour and texture.
- It’s best to eat this dish soon after preparing it to enjoy the crispiness of the dried shrimp.
