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Step 1
Rinse dried shrimp under running water. Drain then put into a small bowl. Add hot water enough to fully submerge the shrimp.
Step 2
Leave to soak for 10-20 minutes, depending on their size, until they become a little more plump and softer.
Step 3
Following the instructions of the recipe you use, you may use them whole, chopped small, minced, or mashed into a paste.
Step 4
You don’t need to rehydrate papery dried shrimp. Following the instructions of the recipe you use, you may use them whole, finely chopped, or minced.
Step 5
Keep dried shrimp in airtight containers or bags. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months.
Step 6
You may also freeze them, ideally in small batches. Defrost in the refrigerator before using. Consume before the expiry date.