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How to Make Ginisang Bagoong

Sauteed Shrimp Paste is a delicious medley of sweet, saqvory, and spicy for the perfect meal condiment It's a delicious accompaniment to green mangoes or your favorite Asian dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bagoong alamang, preferably colorless
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 Thai chili peppers, optional
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Using a fine-mesh sieve, rinse shrimp paste under cold, running water to rid of excess saltiness. Drain well.
  2. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil.
  3. Add sugar and cook, stirring regularly, until sugar is dissolved and lightly browns.
  4. Add bagoong and cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until color darkens.
  5. In a small bowl, combine corn starch and water and stir until smooth.
  6. Add cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir until well-distributed. Continue to cook until the shrimp paste is slightly thickened.

Notes

  • Add minced chili peppers for a kick of spice. Best to use is siling labuyo (Thai chili peppers, bird's eye peppers).
  • Add minced chili peppers for a kick of spice. Best to use is siling labuyo (Thai chili peppers, bird's eye peppers).
  • Nutritional information is calculated at 1 tablespoon per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 275mg (11%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.