Asian seafood markets usually offer a good selection of sizes at reasonable prices. Dried shrimp roe is sold in small jars in Chinese grocery shops. The roe are tiny, but intensely flavoured.

This tasty dish is so simple and is on the table in minutes. The shrimp marinates in a delicious Asian sauce of honey, soy, garlic and ginger. You can let it chill for 15 minutes or up to 12 hours.

If you use the sun-dried shrimp paste that comes in small blocks, you’ll need to crush it first, then mix it with water. When cooking the rice with shrimp paste, be sure to turn on the ...