I had absolutely no idea that Mexican cuisine used dried shrimp until he mentioned it in the video yesterday. For anyone who doesn’t have a Mexican grocer in their area, a lot of Asian grocers carry dried shrimp too!

@nanoflower1

2 жыл бұрын

I knew about that because I had picked some of the dried shrimp powder a few years back at my local International foods market. They also have the baby shrimp but not the large dried shrimps. Didn't bother with the baby shrimps as I didn't know what to do with them other than add to some ramen dishes (which is where I used the dried shrimp powder.)

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip. Thanks for sharing.

@kylemeyer4266

Жыл бұрын

They do have a slightly different flavor. I don't know if they are dried differently. I always keep both... also Nigerian and Korean styles because they taste different to me too. I love dried shrimp haha.

@deadfr0g

Жыл бұрын

@@kylemeyer4266 This is highly advanced shrimp knowledge!! Hahah.

I never would have thought of that combination wow thanks for sharing

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a try 🍿

I love these Mexican grocery hacks! There was a Mexican spice shop in my neighborhood that I loved and I learned so much from the owner.

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

That's what it's all about.

Felicidades chef lo sigo desde hace mucho tiempo, gracias por mostrar la gastronomía mexicana al mundo.

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias 🤝

also my mom use to make enchiladas with dried shrimp,, chile de camaron enchiladas with queso cotija and onion on the top!! very good for hangover!✌🏼🙏🏻😋😋

@deadfr0g

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man... That sounds sooooo good, I’d take the hangover if I knew somebody was gonna make those for me! 😂

Thank you for this series showcasing diverse products from the Mexican kitchen. As a kid I would eat those dried shrimp with lemon and hot sauce as a snack. 🤣 As an adult I use them to make the shrimp cakes (tortitas de camarón), to add flavor to shrimp soup (caldo de camarón) or for the seafood soup (caldo de siete mares). My favorites are the shrimp cakes- maybe you can do a video on how to make them? Yum! 🤤

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

The dried shrimp “eggy” patties he mentions early in the video are for a central Mexican dish called _romeritos_ which is a dish made with those patties, seepweed, nopales (edible cactus), tiny potatoes, and poblano mole. This is a Christmas dish that’s usually paired alongside _bacalao_ , a European inspired salted cod dish.

@Melm._._.--melm

2 жыл бұрын

And it is universally despised!

@L.Spencer

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@deadfr0g

2 жыл бұрын

Heyyy, thanks for the info! I was really curious about that.

@poolerboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@iheartmygummybear What’s the dish called? 😯

@altarazul2

2 жыл бұрын

mi mamá hacía esas tortitas de huevo con camarón y con hueva de pescado seca para los romeritos con mole.

I can't help but share these videos because they are so ingenious. Well done maestro

Mexicans are flavor geniuses. The Chinese also use dried seafood. The smell and taste of dried shrimp are totally different.

See a lot of dried shrimp and fish in Asian markets too. We do a lot of homemade popcorn so looking forward to this awesome idea!! #RickForIronChef

Clever use of an unusual (for US folks) ingredient. You're the best, Rick. Thanks!

Why are you the best!?!?!? You teach me more about my own culture then anything! You will never know how much I appreciate your influence on the world🥰

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

🙏

You are a beacon of light

Dried shrimp and shrimp powder are quite common in Louisiana grocery stores even in gas stations. Louisiana is still America aren’t we. Growing up here I find realize just how regional dried shrimp was till I was an adult.

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful recipes as usual 😋 👌

I love to know more about the “eggy cakes” as well.

@Lherrerajr78

2 жыл бұрын

Google Tortas de camarón

Me encanta su programa y su amor por la comida Mexicana . Gracias por compartir tantas deliciosas recetas .

I love dried shrimp. I put little bit of lemon juice and Botanera sauce in it. And yes! it would pair with cold beer.

Hey Rick! I love your channel. I knew little about Mexican food living literally on the other side of the globe. I love that your videos are so easy to follow.

For people looking for dried shrimp in their area or not finding the larger variety, you can order dried shrimp from amazon just like most dried ingredients.

That sounds awesome!

Wow..that looks amazing.

me and my dad used to watch this guy when i was younger

Thank ya chef!

I use the small dried shrimp to pop the flavor of my shrimp, chili & limon top ramen! I'll have to do the toast/grind and see what more I can enhance! ¡Gracias, Rick!

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, Brett. I loooovvvee Ramen.

Love these grocery hacks!

so cool!

I will just have to trust you on this one haha

Yum!!

My esposo says he's seen dried shrimp eaten as a botana, while drinking beer.

My New Orleans born and raised mom has been buying dried shrimp for years from Mexican stores in Chicago for her creole cusine

That's a surprise flavor !!!!!. Omg!...

Cool video‼️

I will give it a try

Take a shot every time Rick says "umami"

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Kid snack ... dried shrimp powder with lime and chili powder

yum, next time try the dried grasshoppers :p

I wonder if this shrimp powder would sub for the African crayfish powder used in dishes? It would be a lot easier to get. I will look for these the next time I am at the market. Always nice to have a new ingredient to play with.

@kylemeyer4266

Жыл бұрын

I've used it as a sub before for Nigerian food. They do taste different though when eaten alone but I couldn't tell the difference in the meal I made.

QUESTION How long can I store it>?? Would it go bad or rancid fast? Thanks..

And yes he scoops up the popcorn into his mouth shoving as necessary like the rest of us haha

Yummy corn

This is an interesting recipe that I have to try out. I wouldn't have thought of it if you hadn't presented it to us. TVM for the effort! However, I'm confused about the different flavors between the different shrimp. Is the bigger shrimp a little sweeter like fresh shrimp can be? Is that why you think it has a better flavor?

@kylemeyer4266

Жыл бұрын

The larger shrimp have a stronger meatier flavor to me, even more umami.

🤤

Rick: in Singapore (the other side of the world), there's something called Hae Bi Hiam - it's used as a condiment. Dried shrimps are a key ingredient, together with peppers, shallots, garlic and other spices. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpeuxtWBorWqdcY.html It's a dynamite companion with coconut rice, stir fried noodles of all kinds, fried rice and steamed vegetables. In Hong Kong, they use a similar recipe to produce the XO sauce, where they add dried scallops for additional punch.

MISTER BAYLESS, you have redeemed my social standing with our youngest daughter. I eat popcorn by the handful and she always makes a “face” when I would do it! You are MY hero! Now, if only you would clarify what is Mexican cinnamon.

@rickbayless

2 жыл бұрын

Most grocery store “cinnamon” is really powdered cassia bark, a cinnamon relative with a very punchy flavor. Mexican cinnamon ("canela") is usually sold only in stick form. The sticks are made up of many thin layers of cinnamon bark that are soft enough to crumble into a spice grinder or into a mortar to grind. Mexican cinnamon has a more delicate, wonderfully flowery aroma. Seek it out.

@sullivanspapa1505

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickbayless THANK YOU!!!

My boyfriend’s mom taught me how to make the fluffy shrimp & egg cakes. You get a serious workout whipping those eggs. It’s his favorite, so I really wanted to learn.

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤👍

All umami punch components.

Rick hi! Just a suggestion , I’m coming from a place of love when I tell you please get some sun and eat a lot of red meat! It’s not healthy to be inside all the time!

I seen dried shrimp in stores. I often wondered how is that used in cooking. A fish chichiron? A flavor an enhancer, maybe something to look into. If I did consume popcorn, it would need to be GMO Free! 🖖🌮

IMHO, sugar is out of place here. I wonder if anyone agrees. Maybe I’m alone in this, but I find that sugar obscures the umami flavor. I find it annoying when sugar is added to an otherwise savory taste.