Traditional Chinese shrimp paste: Fermentation Process, Recipe & Home Production Guide
In short: Traditional Chinese shrimp paste. This entry documents a fermentation & aging taken from Chinese practical-technology literature, written for small-scale makers and home producers. The text below is the full English translation of the original Chinese workshop notes, covering materials and quantities, the step-by-step sequence, and the practical cautions recorded in the source. Roughly 1983 words of English technical text, translated and preserved without editing. It is intended for experimental and reference use, not for regulated or commercial certification.
shrimp pasteShrimp paste is also known as shrimp cake. It is a sticky paste made from various small fresh shrimps, fermented with salt, and ground into fine pieces. All shrimp-producing areas along my country's coast can be produced. Tangshan in Hebei Province, Huimin in Shandong Province, Yangjiaogou, Zhejiang and Guangdong produce the most, and the production and processing period is from May to October every year. The shrimp paste processed in Tangshan and Cangzhou, Hebei Province is of higher quality and is generally used for seasoning.product quality The shape of shrimp paste is slightly like sweet sauce, and it is divided into first, second and third grades. The color is bright red and yellow, the texture is fine, the taste is pure, the salt is sufficient, the water content is low, and it has the unique umami taste of shrimps. It is better if it is free of insects and has no odor. Tangshan and Cangzhou products have the best quality. Some small crabs, small clams, etc. are mixed in during processing, which affects the quality. The color is mostly grayish yellow and not bright.How to eat Shrimp paste is generally used as a seasoning. Add it to various fresh vegetables and meat for the most delicious taste. Add a little shrimp paste to the soup noodles for a unique umami flavor. It can also be eaten raw or steamed to make dishes. …
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