Dried shrimp is mainly used for flavor. Compare to fresh shrimp, dried shrimp can bring a much stronger flavor and different for fresh one. Dried shrimp is normally made with small shrimp. Dried shrimp is mainly used in fillings, sometimes is used in simmer dishes, once a while in stir fry dishes. For more info., please click the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dried_shrimp   For dishes using dried shrimp, please click following links: Pancake with Zucchini and Dried Shrimp