Shrimp Paste


Shrimp paste is absolutely revolting. It can be found in small plastic cups (like the tamarind concentrate) in oriental markets. The stuff we bought had a lame, thin layer of wax over it. It smells like nothing you would want to eat, but don't worry, , the food comes out fine. Don't eat it raw in an ice cream cone. Again, we refrigerated it (in an airtight bag, so the smell doesn't infest the fridge), but I don't know if you're supposed to. It couldn't smell any worse...
Jim Plank

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