Shrimp Paste

Shrimp Paste – Gkapi, is a thick pungent paste made of shrimp, salt and water. Shrimp paste is a key ingredient used for making Thai curry and it is also used in many spicy soups, salads, sauces and stir-fries.

Purchase shrimp paste in Asian markets or you can find it online at Amazon.com  Lee Kum Kee Shrimp Paste.

Substitute For Shrimp Paste

If you don't have shrimp paste you can substitute:

• For 1 teaspoon shrimp paste substitute 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• OR - Use 1 mashed anchovy fillet. Anchovy substitutes are less pungent and flavorful.

Vegetarian Shrimp Paste Substitutes

• OR - For a vegetarian option, use Thai yellow bean sauce
• OR - Use Chinese black bean sauce
• OR - Add miso, which is also a fermented sauce and vegetarian.