Shrimp Paste On Sugarcane-Chao Tom-How To Make Shrimp Paste On Sugarcane-Recipes-Vietnamese Food

sugarcane

💰Cheaper: bamboo skewers

Bamboo skewers can be used for grilling if sugarcane is unavailable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor with less sodium.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative for vegetarians.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds can replace peanuts for those with nut allergies.

Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop finely.

Blend the shrimp with garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper until smooth.

Form the shrimp mixture around pieces of sugarcane, pressing firmly.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Brush the shrimp-wrapped sugarcane with vegetable oil.

Place the sugarcane on the grill and cook until the shrimp is opaque and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve with lettuce, rice paper, herbs, lime wedges, and crushed peanuts.

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