Fresh Shrimp in Fish Sauce

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Tofu is a low-calorie protein alternative, while canned shrimp is more economical.

Start with fresh shrimp, remove the black stripe.

Soak shrimp in cold soda (not sweet) for about 5 minutes to reduce fishy smell.

Rinse the shrimp after soaking.

Slice cabbage thinly and set aside in a basket.

Peel and shred half a carrot, mix it with the cabbage for color.

Thinly slice garlic and add to a bowl.

Angle slice spare pepper for decoration and add to the bowl with garlic.

Rinse the shrimp and dry it a bit, or place it in the fridge to keep it cold.

Decorate the plate with cabbage and carrot in the middle.

Place the shrimp on top of the veggies.

Add garlic on top of the shrimp.

Decorate with spare pepper for color.

Pour seafood dipping sauce over the shrimp and veggies.

Cooking Techniques

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