Shrimp Paste vs Anchovy Paste
A side-by-side guide to substituting Anchovy Paste for Shrimp Paste (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tsp of Anchovy Paste for every 1 tsp of Shrimp Paste.
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Anchovy Paste
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: More subtle and slightly fishy; less fermented intensity. Use half the amount; works well in pastes and curry bases.
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More subtle and slightly fishy; less fermented intensity. Use half the amount; works well in pastes and curry bases. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — More subtle and slightly fishy; less fermented intensity. Use half the amount; works well in pastes and curry bases. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but More subtle and slightly fishy; less fermented intensity..
Anchovy Paste is one of the options SubSwap lists for Shrimp Paste. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Shrimp Paste substitutes.
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