Vegetarian Terasi¶
 Total Time |
|---|
| 5 minutes |
Ingredients¶
- 1 crumbled vegetable stock cube
- 2 Tbsp dark or red miso paste
- 0.5 tsp ground toasted nori seaweed
- 1 Tbsp warm water
Cookware¶
- small bowl
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Crumble the vegetable stock cube into a small bowl.
Step 2¶
Add the dark or red miso paste and ground toasted nori seaweed (or kelp powder) to the bowl.
Step 3¶
Stir in the warm water and mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform paste forms.
Step 4¶
Store the paste in a clean, airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
How to Use
To use in recipes that call for traditional shrimp paste (terasi or belacan), substitute this mixture in a 1:1 ratio. It is perfect for flavoring curries, stir-fries, and sambals.
Flavor Customization
If you want a stronger "oceanic" seafood aroma, increase the nori or kelp powder to 1 teaspoon. For a deeper, earthier flavor, prefer red miso or Korean doenjang over white miso.
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