Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g rich fermented shrimp paste for Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. Adds depth to curries, sauces and stir-fries.

Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g

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22000
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UPC:
8850058000796
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Description

Shrimp Paste

Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g is a traditional Southeast Asian ingredient made from fermented shrimp, offering a deep, savoury flavour that forms the foundation of many regional dishes. Rich and concentrated, it delivers a distinctive umami depth with a slightly salty, earthy character that develops further during cooking.

Used in small amounts, shrimp paste enhances sauces, curries and stir-fries, bringing complexity and balance to both simple and more layered recipes. When heated, its strong aroma softens into a rounded, savoury note that blends seamlessly with other ingredients. A staple in Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cooking, it is an essential ingredient for building authentic flavour.

Key Features:

  • 370g pack of fermented shrimp paste.
  • Traditional Southeast Asian ingredient.
  • Highly concentrated, use sparingly.
  • Rich umami flavour with savoury depth.
  • Suitable for curries, sauces and stir-fries.
  • Adds authenticity to regional dishes.

Recipe Inspiration:

  • Shrimp paste is often used as a base in curries, where it is fried with spices to build depth and richness in the sauce.
  • It can be blended into sambal, adding a savoury backbone to chilli-based condiments and relishes.
  • Use it in stir-fries, where a small amount enhances the overall flavour without overpowering the dish.
  • It also works well in dipping sauces, where it can be combined with lime, chilli and sugar for a balanced finish.

Why is shrimp paste usually cooked before eating?

Cooking mellows its strong aroma and allows the flavour to integrate more smoothly into the dish.

How much shrimp paste should be used in a recipe?

Only a small amount is needed due to its intensity, typically added gradually to taste.

What cuisines commonly use shrimp paste?

It is widely used across Southeast Asian cuisines, including Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cooking.

Ingredients:

SHRIMP (65%), Salt, Sugar, Flavour Enhancers (E621, E631 & E627).

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

Suitable for a Vegetarian diet

N

Suitable for Coeliacs

N

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