Dry goods & condiments
Fermented Shrimp Paste
Finely ground fermented shrimp paste in a jar; Grey-purple to brown; Thick paste rather than whole dried shrimp.
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3 identity clues
- Finely ground fermented shrimp paste in a jar
- Grey-purple to brown
- Thick paste rather than whole dried shrimp
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 蝦醬
- English
- Fermented Shrimp Paste
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Terasi udang
- Tagalog
- Bagoong alamang na paste
How to identify it
Check these features together: Finely ground fermented shrimp paste in a jar; Grey-purple to brown; Thick paste rather than whole dried shrimp. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Fermented Shrimp Paste, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use sparingly in steamed meat or stir-fried vegetables.
Choosing & preparing
Check shrimp and allergen labelling and cooking directions; do not open a jar merely to identify it by smell.
Storage
Close the original container and follow its after-opening refrigeration and date instructions; keep the rim and serving utensils clean.
Helper tip
For Fermented Shrimp Paste, check finely ground fermented shrimp paste in a jar. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要蝦醬，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Fermented Shrimp Paste, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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