★ ApprovedFerments & funk · fermented
Salted fermented shrimp
Also called saeujeot, saeu-jeot, Korean salted shrimp
Tiny shrimp salted and fermented in brine; very salty and savoury, used to season kimchi, steamed eggs and pork belly dips.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodCincalok
Similar salted tiny shrimp, but tangier and often with rice; use for kimchi and dipping.
- T2 · GoodFish sauce
Liquid and cleaner, lacking the briny shrimp bits.
- T2 · GoodKorean anchovy sauce
Liquid fish rather than briny shrimp; fine for seasoning kimchi and soups.
- T3 · In a pinchDried shrimp
Not fermented or salty; grind and add salt or fish sauce. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchShrimp paste
Much denser and funkier; use half dissolved in water. (use 0.5× the amount)
Cook with Salted fermented shrimp
★ Approved