noun
dried shrimp
Refers to small shrimp that have been dried, used as an ingredient in various Asian cuisines, often as a flavoring or topping.
干し海老を水で戻してから炒め物に使います。
I rehydrate the dried shrimp in water before using them in stir-fries.
このスープのうま味は干し海老から来ている。
The umami in this soup comes from the dried shrimp.
Compound of 干し (hoshi, 'drying') + 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp').