SHRIMP MOUSSE ON SUGAR CANE (VIETNAMESE CHAO TOM)

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A traditional Hue dish, often present in big banquet such as weddings, holiday. Many said it was exclusively an imperial dish in the 18-19 century. Cook time doesn't count marinate time.

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces shrimp, shell removed
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 pieces sugar cane, 4 inches long
1 red chile, seeded and sliced
1 cup sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Marinate shrimp in fish sauce for at least 20 minutes. Wash shrimp, then pound into paste with salt, sugar and pepper (or grind in food processor).
  • Form shrimp paste around sugar cane pieces, squeeze with oil until paste is tightly attached.
  • Grill over medium charcoal heat until crisp and slightly browned.
  • Garnish with cilantro, serve with chili and sweet and sour sauce.

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