So what does one do with shrimp paste?

[acpme_IHB]

havent been there yet but from all the intel reports, sounds like shrimp paste might actually make the area smell better.

 

[Girl In the OC_IHB]

That stuff smells HORRIBLE!

You can even smell it, fully sealed and a few feet away from you... yuck!

Now with the added info of how it actually comes to be... double yuck!

 

[Nude_IHB]

Great idea. We should use it for caulking the cracked tiles, flooring and walls at Brightwater at Huntington Beach.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

[Girl In the OC_IHB]

Eff-

Your avatar seems vaguely familiar... hmmmm, like I've seen it somewhere before... :-/

 

[effenheimer_IHB]

No idea....

 

[Shay_IHB]

Dear Eff,

As your roommate, who, upon discovering said shrimp paste in the refirgerator last night, sealed the paste in 2 ziploc bags so as to not contaminate the fresh produce; I think the highest and best use for the paste would be to sacrfice it to the landfill gods in a ritualistic ceremony that consists of christening a newly returned-from-the-curb WM storage container with the wholely sealed contents of the shrimp paste.

I would be more than happy to perform this ceremony at your earliest convenience. The sooner we appease the gods of stench, the less angry they will be.

Sincerely,

"Roomie"

 

[vicstah_IHB]

What to do with shrimp paste? Find the receipt and return it.

Either that or throw at the person who made you smell it

 

[tulip_IHB]

Now, not all Asian eat shrimp paste, just like not all Asian like Durian.

To this day, I still have not acquired a taste for Durian....if you think shrimp paste stink, try Durian.

 

[tulip_IHB]

How does this ranking work???? I am not living with parents....I wish....no rent and someone to cook and clean for me. ;-)

 

[profette_IHB]

Shay,

Be sure you dress appropriately for the occasion.

 

[hs_teacher_IHB]

You know, ten years ago, I was okay with eating shrimp paste. But now, I wouldn't even want to have it placed on my table for fear of the smell. Just imagine how bad your breath will become after eating it.

Although I'm happy that I'm still able to eat durian, fish sauce, and duck eggs; I can also see why many Americans would be repulsed by them.

I think it's a positive thing that Hispanics and Asians in California are becoming more Americanized. But I'm also glad that California is not as monocultural as it was 20 years ago. [Who would've discussed shrimp paste then?]

 

[caycifish_IHB]

I tasted it. It wasn't that bad.

You sir, are a brave man.

 

[Irvine Soul Brother_IHB]

Oof, yeah I smelled it. It also struck me as like a sort of home improvement product more than, you know, "food."

 

[Trooper_IHB]

See what you started Momo?

just imagine how bad your breath will become after eating it.

skek and family should know all about this.....you still stinky buddy?

 

[skek_IHB]

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[effenheimer_IHB]

Jealous...

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

It didn't smell that badly....

Of course I like menudo, so there's no accounting for my taste.

-bix <--- yes, I SIGN my posts...

 

[graphrix_IHB]

ZOVALL!!!! Gawddamnit we need a thank you button! Or... a ROFLMAO button, and a OMG I puked button just for BK.

 

[IACRenter_IHB]

My favorite use of the paste is flavoring stir fry. A little paste, veggies, and a wok go a long way to the taste.

 

[bkshopr_IHB]

My favorite use of the paste is flavoring stir fry. A little paste, veggies, and a wok go a long way to the taste.

Smart strategy for you IAC renter. You have total privacy like living in a detached house. The people living above, below, adjacent and across from you left because of your cooking.