Shrimp Paste Pancake

Shrimp Paste Pancake

　　Shrimp paste, also known as shrimp cake, resembles sweet bean paste in shape and is categorized into first, second, and third grades. It features a bright red-yellow color, fine texture, pure aroma, rich saltiness, low moisture content, and the distinctive umami of shrimp. It is made by fermenting various small fresh shrimp with salt, then grinding them into a thick paste. This product can be produced in any coastal region of China where small shrimp are available. In Huanghua and Haixing, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, the shrimp paste is of higher quality and is generally used as a seasoning.

　　The Shrimp Paste Pancake is made by stir-frying shrimp paste and eggs, then mixing them with chopped scallions. When eating, you spread out a pancake, place the shrimp paste and egg mixture along with scallions on top, and roll it up. Its characteristics include a savory, crispy, tender, soft, and glutinous texture with an excellent flavor.