Animal protein
dried shrimp
Small salted, dehydrated shrimp with a concentrated salty-umami punch. A pillar of Afro-Brazilian dishes like vatapá and caruru; used whole or ground as a potent seasoning.
Who it fits
GLP-1PCOSDiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryGluten-freeLactose-free
Contains: crustáceo
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What it does in cooking
The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.
Flavor
Sweetness1
Saltiness8
Umami9
Bitterness1
Richness1
Texture
Crispiness2
Chewiness5
Pairs with
palm oilroasted peanutscoconut milkwhite oniongarlicfresh cilantrofresh ginger
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