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Listing description Dried shrimp  are  shrimp  that have been sun-dried and shrunk to a thumbnail size. They are used in many Asian cuisines, imparting a unique  umami  taste. A handful of shrimp is generally used for dishes. The flavors of this ingredient are released when allowed to simmer. Detailed description Use In East Asia In Chinese cuisine, dried shrimp are used quite frequently for their sweet and unique flavor that is very different from fresh shrimp. They have the coveted  umami  flavor (or so-called "fifth taste"). It is an ingredient in the Cantonese  XO sauce . Dried shrimp are also used in Chinese (mostly Cantonese) soups and braised dishes. It is also featured in  Cantonese cuisine , particularly in some  dim sum  dishes such as rolled and  rice noodle roll  and in  zongzi . Despite the literal meaning of the name Chinese name  xiā mǐ  ("shrimp rice"), it has nothing to do wit...

Listing description Crayfish , also known as   crawfish ,   crawdads ,   freshwater   lobsters ,   mountain lobsters ,   mudbugs   or   yabbies , are   freshwater crustaceans   resembling small   lobsters , to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the   superfamilies   Astacoidea   and   Parastacoidea .   Detailed description They breathe through feather-like   gills . Some species are found in brooks and streams where there is running fresh water, while others thrive in swamps, ditches, and rice paddies. Most crayfish cannot tolerate   polluted water , although some species such as   Procambarus clarkii   are hardier. Crayfish feed on living and dead animals and plants. Uses Food Crayfish are eaten worldwide. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is eaten. In most prepared dishes, such as soups,   bisque...