Jeeny’s Premium Dried Shrimp 100g

Jeeny’s dried shrimp with concentrated seafood flavour

A little dried shrimp can bring a distinctive savoury seafood note to a cooked dish. Jeeny’s Premium Dried Shrimp is a 100g packet of shrimp intended for cooks who want that concentrated flavour in their cupboard. The existing product information lists China as the country of origin and describes the shrimp as useful in curries, salads and soups. Its dried form makes it especially handy for dishes where you want to prepare the shrimp before adding it to a pan or pot, rather than starting with fresh seafood.

Dried shrimp is not a neutral garnish. It brings shrimp flavour to the food around it, so think about the whole dish before adding other salty ingredients. The product guidance recommends soaking to reduce saltiness. You can use that step to prepare the shrimp while you get the rest of your ingredients ready. For other cupboard ingredients that lend character to home cooking, browse our dried goods collection. This is one retail packet, suited to buying for your own kitchen rather than a catering quantity.

The listed ingredient information says shrimp and water, but the percentages supplied in the old listing are inconsistent, with shrimp shown as 97% and water as 5%. We have not treated those percentages as a verified complete breakdown. Shrimp is a crustacean and a major allergen, so anyone cooking for a person with allergies must check the actual packet. The old listing also described this shrimp product as suitable for vegetarians, which conflicts with the fact that it contains shrimp. It should not be regarded as a vegetarian ingredient. If you are looking at other seafood ingredients for a different dish, our seafood cupboard selection offers another place to browse.

Preparing dried shrimp for soups and stir fries

According to the existing preparation guidance, soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 15 to 30 minutes before using it. The guidance also says to cook or fry the shrimp before eating. After soaking, drain it and add it to a dish that will be cooked through. The supplied listing suggests stir fries and soups, both of which give the shrimp a chance to contribute flavour to other ingredients. Follow the packet for the most current preparation advice, particularly if the instructions on the product differ from the information shown here.

For a stir fry, prepare your other ingredients first so the shrimp can go into the pan when you are ready to cook. You could combine it with vegetables and noodles, then taste before adding extra salty seasoning. In soup, the shrimp can become part of the savoury base as the dish cooks. The point is to let its pronounced seafood flavour support the recipe, not to assume that every dish needs the same amount. Browse our noodle range if you are putting together a cooked noodle meal.

The old product description mentions salads as another possible use, but it also explicitly says the shrimp should be cooked or fried before use. If you want it in a salad, cook it first and let it cool as appropriate for your recipe rather than scattering it straight from the packet. Soaking may help reduce saltiness, although the final taste will depend on your recipe and how much of the product you use. Keep the unopened packet in a cool, dry place, as directed in the existing listing. For more ingredients to build a savoury dish, see our seasonings and cooking ingredients.

Shopping for Jeeny’s dried shrimp at Asian Grocery UK

When you are planning a meal, it helps to find the smaller ingredients alongside the obvious centrepiece. Asian Grocery UK brings together pantry staples, noodles and cooking ingredients so you can consider what else your recipe needs while choosing this packet. Jeeny’s Premium Dried Shrimp is listed as a 100g product, with the shrimp flavour and preparation guidance set out here to help you decide whether it suits your cooking. If you are planning a seafood soup, our soup selection is another category to explore for meal ideas.

Use the information below as a starting point, not as a replacement for the label. The supplied listing contains contradictory claims about vegetarian suitability and ingredient percentages, so checking the packet matters here even more than usual. It also provides nutrition per 100g and says the best before date is printed on the packaging rather than giving a date online. That leaves you with a clear picture of what is stated, what needs confirmation and how to prepare the shrimp safely for a cooked meal.