Dried Prawns (Oporo) – Smoked West African Prawns, 8oz & 1.3lb

Dried Prawns

Whole dried prawns, smoked. Oporo in Igbo, and the step up from crayfish when you want the seafood to be something you can actually see on the plate.

Crayfish is ground and disappears into the pot. Prawns stay whole, keep their bite, and read as a proper ingredient rather than a seasoning.

How to prepare

1. Rinse in warm water to remove ash and grit.
2. Soak briefly, ten minutes or so, if they are very firm.
3. Add partway through cooking so they soften without falling apart.
4. Some cooks grind a portion and leave the rest whole. Depth and texture in one pot.

What it goes into

• Egusi, okra, ogbono, bitterleaf
• Native soup and palm nut soup
• Jollof rice and fried rice
• Abacha and moi moi
• Yam and plantain porridge

Taste

Sweeter and cleaner than crayfish, with a smoky edge and a firm bite. Richer, and priced accordingly.

Product details

• Also known as: oporo, dried prawns, smoked prawns, dried shrimp
• Form: Whole, dried and smoked
• Sizes: 8oz, 1.3lb bucket
• Storage: Freezer in an airtight bag. Dried seafood loses aroma quickly at room temperature.

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Allergen: crustacean shellfish.