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Dried shrimp
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 245 kcal —
- Protein 56 g 112%
- Fat 2.4 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 4330 mg 188%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.8 mg 18%
- Folate (B9) 70 µg 18%
- Vitamin B12 5 µg 208%
Minerals
- Calcium 1200 mg 92%
- Iron 21.3 mg 118%
- Magnesium 290 mg 69%
- Phosphorus 710 mg 57%
- Potassium 500 mg 11%
- Zinc 3.7 mg 34%
- Copper 0.96 mg 107%
- Manganese 0.84 mg 37%
- Selenium 170 µg 309%
- Iodine 400 µg 267%
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Questions about Dried shrimp
Do you need to soak dried shrimp before cooking?
Rinse it to remove surface grit, then soak it in warm water for 10–20 minutes until pliable. Drain it well; save the soaking water to flavour soups or congee if it is not overly salty.
How do you use dried shrimp in a stir-fry?
Drain soaked shrimp and finely chop it, then fry it briefly in oil with garlic or shallots before adding vegetables, rice or noodles. This releases its savoury flavour through the dish.
What dishes are made with dried shrimp?
Dried shrimp adds a savoury, briny note to fried rice, congee, noodle dishes and dumpling fillings. It is also used in Thai papaya salad and in chilli pastes such as sambal.
How should you store dried shrimp after opening?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from moisture and strong-smelling foods. Refrigerate or freeze it for longer storage, and use a clean, dry spoon when handling it.
Can you replace dried shrimp with fresh or frozen prawns?
Fresh or frozen prawns add seafood flavour but are much less concentrated, so they will not give a dish the same intense, savoury depth. For a closer substitute, use dried standard prawns or a little fish sauce, adding it gradually.
Is dried shrimp high in salt?
Yes. It is high in sodium: a 10 g portion provides 433 mg. Rinse or soak it and taste the dish before adding any extra salt.
Which has more protein, dried shrimp or frozen shrimp?
Dried shrimp has more protein per 100 g: 56 g, compared with 16.5 g in frozen shrimp. The dried product is concentrated because much of its water has been removed.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-249 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
