Tôm Cháy (Ground Shrimp Powder)

Tôm Cháy could be made either from fresh or dried shrimp. This condiment is usually served with Cơm Tấm (broken rice) or various rice cakes.

Ingredients:
-3000g dried shrimp or 500g fresh shrimp (approximate)
-few drops orange coloring (optional)

What to Do:
Soak dried shrimp in water for a few hours or until soft. Ground finely in a blender until. If using fresh shrimp; steam or boil shrimp until cooked, peel and ground in blender. Put grounded shrimp in a wok add coloring and stir fry over medium heat until dry (can be made ahead of time and kept for months in a cool dry place).