My Family's Secret Recipe!? Minced Shrimp

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   Use small shrimp for frying, which are easy on budget.

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   If they're small shrimp, any kind is okay.

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   Refer to the picture.

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   Boil water, add a little sake, and boil the shrimp.

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   This removes the distinct raw shrimp smell.

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   When you finish boiling, peel just this amount.

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   It only ends up with this much!

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   Compare to the plastic bottle cap on the side.

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   Put in a mortar and smash the shrimp.

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    Once it's smashed, it'll begin to meld together.

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    Once it clumps together, add the seasonings.

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    It'll begin to look like a paste.

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    Roll together everything in the bowl into a ball.

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    Heat into a non-stick pan over low heat and break it up using 4 cooking chopsticks.

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    Be careful not to let it burn as you crumble it.

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    It will slowly become fine.

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    Once it's cooked through and dry, it's done.

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    It's good on top of hot rice.

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    It goes really well with sushi.

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    My family's standard is using it with pressed sushi.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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