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Do I need to soak dried shrimp?

Asked: Moha Semail, Last Updated:

As a rule of thumb, dried shrimp always require pre-soaking before cooking, so they can release more flavor. For soups and braised dishes, you can soak the dried shrimp for a shorter duration (30 mins to 1 hour) because they will loosen up during cooking.

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