On the first day when we arrived in Phuket, we went to Khunmaeju, a famous specialty store, which sells a variety of authentic Thai snacks and desserts, but the most recommended is "Shrimp Paste"!I tried it on the spot and found it good. I bought this dish and made shrimp paste and green beans. My family (including my mother-in-law!) said it was delicious, so be sure to introduce the characteristics of shrimp paste and simple recipes in this article. Steps, I hope you like it. ^^
What is the seasoning most impressed with Thailand? "Fish Sauce"!
In fact, you can pay a little attention here in Thailand. In addition to fish sauce, shrimp is also a common ingredient, whether it is roadside stalls, restaurants, etc., almost every Thai cuisine will appear, for example: Thai fried pho, seafood hot and sour soup (Tom Yam Kung) These two dishes are the best testimony.In addition, there is another "invisible spice" that is as important as fish sauce and is often ambushed in Thai cuisine, that is, shrimp paste (Shrimp Paste).
Shrimp paste is a commonly used seasoning in Southeast Asia. Like fish sauce, it has a strong taste and cannot be used alone. For example, Thai shrimp paste is mostly fermented with a large amount of small shrimps and salt. It is very salty, so the amount is very simple, just a spoonful. Enough, mostly lavender.It is common in the market that they are piled up into hills, and they are sold on a heavy scale.However, it is as magical as fish sauce. It is really hard to guess after a small amount of it is brought back to life!In Thailand, it is usually added to fried rice and curry. It is not mixed with green vegetables. Believe me~ I used to stir-fry water spinach with fish sauce. It was unpalatable.
The shrimp paste introduced today is made in a different way. The store will use red and green peppers, onions, cucumbers, garlic, and sugar as the main seasonings, and add fried and air-dried shrimps. After mixing, there will be no traditional methods. The fishy smell, tasted on the spot, there is still the aroma of hot sauce, which is very delicious!The store uses a white lid and a red lid to distinguish small spicy and large spicy. The price of large and small cans is 150 baht and 80 baht. After opening, they need to be kept in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. (Remember to look down, as well as my shrimp paste and string bean practice~plz~)
※Khunmaeju
I bought a small can, a small spicy flavor, 80 baht a bottle.
※ On-site shrimp paste production process and ingredients
Visitors were provided for tasting on the spot, and everyone paid for it after eating. ^^
※ Other snacks and desserts
Enter my shrimp paste and green beans practice to share!First of all, please prepare the following ingredients:
1. Shrimp paste --- one spoon
2. Garlic kernels --- a little
3. Kidney Beans——- 600g (a portion bought in a supermarket, a pack)
4. Olive oil --- a little
5. Fresh chicken crystals - XNUMX/XNUMX spoon
Step 1. After adding olive oil, turn to medium heat, add garlic and sauté.
(The definition of sauteing is: exuding garlic fragrance, and the garlic kernels are golden and slightly burnt)
Step 2. Pour string beans into the pot and stir fry.
(For those who are afraid of oily fumes or being scalded by oil, remember to drain the water after washing the kidney beans, and there will be less oil explosion)
Step 3. For the seasoning part, add half a spoon of fresh chicken crystals.
(You can also use low-sodium salt instead, do not avoid overshadowing the taste of shrimp paste, it is not advisable to add too much seasoning)
Step 4. At this point, take out a spoonful of shrimp paste and stir fry.
Step 5. Turn to low heat and let the taste dry and you're done.
Finished product: Shrimp paste and green beans are on the table! ^^
◎ Khunmaeju. บริษัท คุณแม่จู้ จำกัด
– Address: 159/21 Moo 5 Thepkasattri Rd., Thalang Phuket Thailand
– Tel: 66 76 274 101
