Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
Korean ingredient guide
How to buy and use Saeu-Jeot
Salted shrimp
Saeu-Jeot is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.
At a glance
- Buy: Asian grocery store, Korean online shop
- Use for: Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
- Tip: Check the ingredient list and flavor.
What is this ingredient?
Salted shrimp, or saeu-jeot, is a traditional Korean ingredient made by fermenting small shrimp with salt. It has a salty and rich umami flavor and is widely used in Korean cooking, especially for making kimchi, stews, or dipping sauces.
If salted shrimp is difficult to find, you can substitute it with other fermented fish sauces like anchovy fish sauce or sand lance fish sauce (kanari aekjeot). While the taste won’t be exactly the same, it will still add a similar depth of flavor.
How to use it
- Korean home cooking
- Banchan and side dishes
- Easy everyday meals
What to check
- Check the ingredient list and flavor.
- Start with a small package if you are new to it.
- Store it according to the package instructions after opening.
Can you substitute it?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
Recipes using this ingredient
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Saeu-Jeot?
You can usually find Saeu-Jeot in Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, or larger supermarkets with a good Asian food section.
How do I use Saeu-Jeot?
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
Can I substitute Saeu-Jeot?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
How should I store Saeu-Jeot?
Always follow the package instructions. Many Korean pastes and opened products keep best sealed in the fridge.