Afroase Dried Red Smoked Shrimps 100g

Smoked and dried red shrimps (often referred as smoked prawns in West African cuisine) are a premium, intensely flavored seafood product known for their deep savory umami, natural smoky aroma, and reddish-pink hue. They are a popular West African culinary ingredient, often wild-caught and preserved through traditional drying and smoking techniques, resulting in a firm texture and a rich, concentrated flavor profile that makes them an excellent seasoning agent for soups and stews.

• Flavor & Aroma: Intense smokiness combined with a rich, briny, and savory umami taste.
• Appearance: Distinctive bright to dark red or orange color, usually dried with the shell on.
• Texture: Firm, slightly chewy when rehydrated, and crunchy when dried.
• Source: Frequently sourced from wild-caught freshwater or marine sources in West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana).

Uses

• Soups & Stews: Commonly used in Nigerian Egusi soup, okra soup, and tomato-based stews.
• Rice Dishes: Added to Jollof rice, fried rice, or coconut curry for enhanced flavor.
• Condiment: Often ground into a powder to use as a seasoning, or used whole to provide texture and flavor.
• Preparation: Can be used directly or soaked in hot water to soften and reduce smokiness.

Ingredients: 100% Red Shrimps Smoked & Dried

Smoked dried red shrimps are popular in Nigerian and wider African cuisines for adding a traditional, bold flavor.