Sauce & Condiment

Shrimp Paste

About This Entry

Shrimp paste is a pungent, fermented Southeast Asian seasoning used in small amounts to add deep savory backbone to curries and sauces — that intensity pairs with Zinfandel.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Contrasting pairings

Wines to avoid

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Fermented Sauces & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Shrimp Paste
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.