What to Make with dried shrimps – Fast, Fresh, and Tasty Ideas

Wondering what to do with dried shrimps? Try these quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipes.

Recipes with dried shrimps

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Fry hairy melon with dried shrimp

Tender pieces of peeled hairy melon stir-fried with rehydrated dried shrimp, garlic, ginger, and shallots, simmered in the shrimp-soaking liquid, then tossed with Chinese celery and finished with oyster sauce and salt for a savory, umami-rich side dish.

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Crispy Shredded Potato Pancakes

Potatoes are a nutritious food, containing mineral compounds, proteins, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc. Adding eggs, dried shrimps, chopped green onions, etc. to fry is a crispy and delicious delicacy😋

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Turnip Cake

Turnip cake is a classic Hong Kong dim sum dish, and many families make it at home, especially during the Chinese New Year. The radish cake has a soft and glutinous texture and a strong aroma of cured meat. It has a unique flavor when served with soy sauce or sweet soy sauce. This traditional radish cake is mainly made of white radish, sticky rice flour, Chinese sausage, bacon, mushrooms and dried shrimps. It can be enjoyed directly after steaming, or it can be sliced and fried to add a layer of flavor.

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White bitter melon with dried small shrimp

This dish is a vibrant, savory‑bitter stir‑fry that balances the distinctive earthiness of white bitter melon with the rich, umami depth of dried tiny shrimp. The melon is thinly sliced, lightly salted to tame harsh bitterness, then stir‑fried until just tender. Scattered throughout are bursts of concentrated shrimp flavor and tender ribbons of scrambled egg, which help to soften the melon’s bite and elevate the overall texture. Fragrant garlic, onion (or sometimes tomato), and a hint of seasoning round out the flavors, creating a harmony of freshness, mild sweetness, and satisfying umami. Served hot, it’s a nourishing and flavour‑forward dish meant to be enjoyed with steamed rice.

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Satay Beef Vermicelli Clay Pot(沙爹肥牛粉絲煲)

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Pork and Vegetable Dumplings

We have to set aside a lot of time to make dumplings at my house because everyone in the family loves eating dumplings, so we have to make a lot. This time we made two kinds of pork and vegetable dumplings: small tangcai and Chinese cabbage, and also topped them with mushrooms, dried shrimps, fungus and carrots, which are full of flavors and nutrients. Today's portion is relatively large. If you don't need such a large amount, you can reduce the ingredients proportionally.