Dushan Shrimp Acid

Dushan Shrimp Acid

　　Dushan Shrimp Acid is a specialty of Dushan County in Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is an upgraded version of the locally produced Ya Suan (Stinky Acid), and together with Yan Suan (Salted Vegetable) and Stinky Acid, it is known as one of the “Three Acids of Dushan.”

　　Shrimp Acid is a distinctive condiment of Dushan. When first served, it has an extremely pungent odor, but upon closer sniffing, it gradually becomes more fragrant, and it tastes sour and delicious. The ingredients of Shrimp Acid include small river shrimp, wild cherry tomatoes, chili peppers, fresh ginger, garlic, glutinous rice wine, refined salt, etc., and it is made using the traditional techniques of the Buyi ethnic group. Shrimp Acid can be used as a seasoning for stir-fried, braised, or quick-fried dishes as well as for hot pot. Dishes such as Shrimp Acid Beef, Shrimp Acid Chicken, and Shrimp Acid Pork Rib Hot Pot are especially tasty. Whenever someone cooks with Shrimp Acid, the aroma can be detected from miles away.