Rosa's Balichão

Ingredients

 * 12-oz. jar of salted Shrimp
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 2 dried chiles
 * 1 sliced lemon
 * 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
 * 1 cup shaoxing (rice wine) or vodka

Directions

 * 1) Drain excess liquid from jar of Shrimp.
 * 2) Combine Shrimp, bay leaves,  dried chiles, lemon, black peppercorns, and shaoxing or vodka in a medium bowl.
 * 3) Pour into a glass jar, seal tightly, and leave in a cool, dark place for 100 days.
 * 4) Store, refrigerated, for up to three years.