Thai Shrimp Paste, 3.10 Ounce

Nasty. Smells nasty. Looks nasty. Wouldn’t taste it plain unless a forced to. But when I make fresh Thai curry paste without it, it definitely doesn’t taste right. So glad I got this and a little goes a long way so it’s cost effective. It’s probably the Thai shrimp paste you’re looking for. Get this if your recipe calls for it.

Authentic and quality brand. But the cap doesn't seal air tight, so better put it in a bag to prevent that the flavor escapes into the fridge.

The flavor that this adds to stir fry and kimchi is exactly what you want. I needed much less of it than the kimchi recipe called for! I could absolutely see this being good on pizza in very low amounts!I found out that it is not the correct shrimp to use on kimchi even though the flavor was identical. The smell was terrible, and I cannot be completely confident in the ingredients. This is a great product, but it is is difficult to tell exactly what it is. I recommend it if you are looking for a more punchy fermented seafood flavor than what regular fish or anchovy sauce would provide. If you wanted to homemake a Worcestershire sauce or really add some umami to your steak, this may be worth a try...

If you are desperate for the Philippine bagoong (fish), try this. Where I live, I was unable to source affordable bagoong even online; either it is out of stock or the price is ridiculously exorbitant. With this, just add hot water and some patis (fish sauce), and I was able to make a passable pinakbet. The smell, as with fermented salted seafood, is to be expected.By the way, also realized that artichoke hearts can be a substitute for bamboo shoots.

I do quite a bit of asian-style cooking, and occasionally need some shrimp paste. This small size suited my needs perfectly. The flavor in finished product is great, and the price was very good. It was shipped quickly, packaged appropriately, and arrived safely. Hubby is enjoying a stir-fry as we speak--very happy!

Ordered two and it came in a big box was it was smashed, I ordered two so one was saved the other had to be thrown out due to the flimsy cap being smashed in, amazon did refund the faulty one.

this is the first shrimp paste I have ever used or purchased so I can't compare to others. I am very pleased with this though it is a delicious addiction to things. as to reviews complaining about the scent, the smell is strong when the lid is off and my nose is near it but the container works fine to contain the smell and I have a very strong sense of smell. I use this for curries and thai food but also as an addition to any seafood soup I am making and many other foods. I can see it being a nice addition to a marinade for chicken or beef.

Very good quality