Pantai Shrimp Paste 370g

The Secret Ingredient Behind Authentic Thai & Southeast Asian Flavors!

Elevate your curries, dips, and stir-fries with Pantai Shrimp Paste, a traditional fermented seafood staple that delivers the deep, complex umami essential to Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine. This 370g jar contains concentrated shrimp paste (gapi/kapi) made from sun-dried shrimp and sea salt, aged to develop its signature pungent aroma and rich taste.

🦐 Key Features:

✔ Authentic Thai Recipe – Fermented for bold, funky umami (65% shrimp content)
✔ Versatile Cooking Base – Essential for curries, salads, dips, and marinades
✔ Long Shelf Life – Naturally preserved through fermentation
✔ No Additives – Just shrimp + salt (no MSG or artificial flavors)

👨🍳 How to Use:

• Always Cook/Roast First – Wrap in foil & dry-roast (or microwave 10 sec) to mellow the funk
• Curry Pastes – Base for green/red Thai curry, Malaysian sambal
• Dipping Sauces – Blend with chili, lime, garlic for nam prik
• Salads – Key ingredient in som tam (green papaya salad)
• Stir-Fries – ½ tsp boosts pad thai or morning glory

🌶️ Classic Dishes:

→ Som tam (green papaya salad)
→ Nam prik kapi (Thai chili-shrimp dip)
→ Sambal belacan (Malaysian/Indonesian chili paste)
→ Kaeng tai pla (Southern Thai curry)

⚠️ Important Notes:

• STRONG Aroma – Store in an airtight container (double-bag if sensitive)
• Allergens: Contains shellfish (shrimp)
• Vegetarian Alternative: Use soy-based tauco paste

Storage: Cool, dry place. Lasts for years (refrigerate after opening to reduce odor).

Why Chefs Love It:
→ A little goes a long way – 370g lasts for dozens of dishes
→ The unmistakable depth you can’t get from substitutes
→ Trusted Thai brand for authentic results

Net Weight: 370g jar

Warning: Not for the faint of nose – but absolutely essential for true Southeast Asian flavor!

"The funk that makes Thai food taste 'right'."

Pair With: Mortar & pestle, fresh chilies, and palm sugar for balanced flavors.