Homemade Shrimp Paste

Homemade Shrimp Paste

This delicious shrimp and pork meatball recipe combines fresh shrimp, minced pork, and aromatic ingredients like ginger, scallions, and bamboo shoots for a flavorful and tender bite. The key to its irresistible texture lies in kneading the mixture multiple times, ensuring the shrimp meat becomes extra tender. Seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and pepper powder, these meatballs are then gently boiled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and savory dish. The subtle crunch of bamboo shoots and the warmth of ginger elevate the taste, making every bite a delight. Perfect as an appetizer, soup addition, or main course, these shrimp and pork meatballs are a must-try for seafood lovers looking for a simple yet impressive homemade dish. Quick to prepare and packed with umami, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
200g
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pork
200g

The aromatics

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ginger
20g
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bamboo shoots
50g
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scallions
20g

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1 tsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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pepper powder
0.5 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Remove the shell, head, and intestinal tract from the fresh shrimp.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mince the ginger and bamboo shoots.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Mix the minced pork, shrimp, ginger, scallions, and bamboo shoots together with salt, cooking wine, and pepper powder.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Mix and knead the mixture multiple times to make the shrimp meat more tender.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Boil water in a pot, add salt, and use a spoon to scoop the shrimp mixture into the pot. Cook until it is done.

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