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How to Cook Shrimp Paste (Alamang Guisado or Bagoong)

Shrimp paste is made of shrimp or krill with same amount of salt, fermented for several weeks and stored in large earthen jars.
Course How to
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 22
Calories 35kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle shrimp paste small 8.8 oz 250 g
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 Thai chili peppers chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Note: If you like to add fried pork with fat cut pork into small pieces (½ in x ½ in). Add 1 cup of pork. Fry it until crunchy. Leave it in the pan and follow the instructions below.
  • Saute onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until golden.
  • If you like it spicy add the Thai chili peppers or skip this step.
  • Stir in shrimp past and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat.
  • Transfer to a container or use the same bottle.
  • This will last for months in the fridge.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 2060mg | Potassium: 15mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 3mg