Today Tastetutorial.com will introduce you to 2 ways to make steamed pork with shrimp paste with extremely simple steps but will result in a delicious and attractive dish. Let’s get cooking to prepare this braised dish right away!
1. Steamed Pork with Shrimp Paste
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Pork with Shrimp Paste For 2 people
Pork 300 gr Shrimp paste 1.5 tablespoons Minced lemongrass 2 tablespoons Minced chili 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Calamondin lime 1 fruit White wine 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Cook Steamed Pork with Shrimp Paste
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Prepare the Pork
Soak the pork in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, rinse with water several times, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinating the meat
Place a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped lemongrass and stir until golden, then add the minced garlic and sauté on low heat until fragrant.
Add 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of white wine, and 1/2 of the minced chili, stirring well.
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Stewing the meat
Add the chopped meat and stir evenly over medium heat until the meat is firm.
Then reduce the heat to low to stew the meat and add 50ml of water, simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid thickens.
Season with 1/2 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning powder, stir well, then add the remaining minced chili and stew for another 10 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat. When serving, just add a little lime juice and it’s ready.
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Final Product
The dish of braised meat with shrimp paste has a distinctive, appealing aroma. The meat is tender and fatty, infused with a rich flavor. Especially, this dish when eaten with a bowl of white rice will surely make you eat a lot!
2. Minced Meat Braised with Shrimp Paste
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
2 hours
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Minced Meat Braised with Shrimp Paste Serves 4 people
Pork 500 gr Shrimp Paste 4 tablespoons Minced Galangal 3 tablespoons Minced Shallots 2 tablespoons Minced Lemongrass 2 tablespoons Lemons 2 pieces Annatto Oil 3 tablespoons Pork Fat 5 tablespoons Common Seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
Note
- You can buy pre-minced meat from the market to save time.
- Or you can buy whole pieces of meat and grind them yourself with a meat grinder to ensure safety and product quality.
Tools needed
Meat grinder, pan, knife, chopsticks, strainer,…
How to make Minced meat with shrimp paste
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Prepare the meat
Soak the purchased meat in diluted salt water mixed with a little lemon juice for about 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water several times, remove the skin and cut into small pieces.
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Grind the meat
Put the cut meat into the meat grinder and grind it finely.
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Marinate the meat
Take 3 tablespoons of finely chopped galangal, put it in a sieve, squeeze to get the juice, and add it to the minced meat.
Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped lemongrass, 3 tablespoons of shrimp paste, 3 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, mix well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Cook the meat
Place a pan on the stove with 3 tablespoons of pork fat. When the fat melts, add 2 tablespoons of chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Add the marinated minced meat and stir-fry until the meat is firm, then add 3 tablespoons of annatto oil, mix well.
Then add 2 tablespoons of pork fat, stir well, and cook on low heat for 60 to 90 minutes.
Season with 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, stir well, and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning again, then turn off the heat and drain off the excess fat to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The minced meat steamed with shrimp paste has an enticing characteristic aroma along with eye-catching colors. The minced meat is soft and rich, blending with the savory taste of shrimp paste, making it wonderful to eat with a bowl of white rice!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Pork
- Choose meat that has a natural pink color, is dry, and not slimy.
- The meat should have high elasticity; when pressed, it should leave an indentation but not leave a mark when you remove your hand, and it should not be sticky.
- The meat fibers should be even, firm, and tender.
- Do not buy meat that is mushy, slimy, or has an unusual rotten smell.
How to Remove the Smell of Pork
- Method 1: You can briefly blanch the meat for about 3 minutes in boiling water and then rinse it with cold water to be ready for cooking.
- Method 2: When boiling the meat, you can add a smashed onion to the boiling water, which will effectively remove the smell.
Where to buy delicious shrimp paste
You can easily find shrimp paste at supermarkets, grocery stores, or the Tastetutorial.com store chain, or buy online at bachhoaxanh.com.
Above are 2 ways to make minced meat steamed with shrimp paste that are very simple and quick. So why hesitate? Let’s get cooking with Tastetutorial.com right now!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: What to Eat? and Handmade VN.
