Sugar cane shrimps
Delight in the flavors of Sugar Cane Shrimps, a unique recipe featuring succulent shrimp mixed with onion, garlic, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. Enhanced with corn flour for a perfect texture and umami-rich fish sauce, this dish offers a harmonious blend of savory and sweet that will leave your taste buds craving more. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious!
- 02 Sep 2025
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 45 min
- 2 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Sugar cane shrimp is a delightful Vietnamese-inspired dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This dish can serve as an appetizer or a main course, and it is sure to impress your friends and family. In this recipe, shrimp paste wraps around sticks of sugar cane, offering a unique blend of textures and tastes that is both fun to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Peel and devein the shrimps.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Using a food processor, finely chop the shrimps until they form a paste. Alternatively, you can manually chop and mash them with a knife if you don't have a food processor.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp paste, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- Add the corn flour, brown sugar, and fish sauce to the bowl.
- Mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, take a small amount of the shrimp mixture and form it into a ball or log shape, about 2-3 inches long. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Optionally, you can skewer the shrimp mixture with sugar cane sticks (if using traditional sugar cane skewers) or wooden skewers. This not only adds flavor but also makes them easier to handle and serve.
- Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. If using a grill, preheat it to medium-high.
- Lightly oil the pan or grill to prevent sticking.
- Cook the shrimp skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn opaque and are cooked through. They should have a nice golden-brown color.
- Remove the shrimp skewers from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- Serve them hot as an appetizer or main dish. They pair well with dipping sauces like a sweet chili sauce or a peanut sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Mince the garlic and onion finely to ensure they blend well with the shrimp mixture.
- If you don't have sugar cane sticks, you can use lemongrass stalks as an alternative for a fragrant twist.
- Soak the sugar cane sticks in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to prevent them from burning.
- Use a food processor to create a smooth shrimp paste, making it easier to form around the sugar cane sticks.
- Preheat your grill or pan to medium-high heat for even cooking.
Sugar cane shrimp offers a unique and flavorful dining experience that combines sweet and savory elements in perfect harmony. With just a handful of ingredients and a few tips and tricks, you can easily recreate this delicious dish at home. Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced chef, making sugar cane shrimp is an enjoyable and rewarding culinary adventure.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 540 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 420kcal | 21% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 66g | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 1.77g | 5% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.88g | 6% |
| Saturated 1.24g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 570mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 250ug | 27% |
| Choline 370mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 0.22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 9mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 0.88mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B9 120ug | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 5ug | 211% |
| Vitamin C 4.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E 6mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K 1.63ug | 1% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 260mg | 20% |
| Copper, Cu 0.87mg | 97% |
| Iron, Fe 1.90mg | 17% |
| Magnesium, Mg 120mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus, P 1140mg | 92% |
| Potassium, K 670mg | 20% |
| Selenium, Se 140ug | 248% |
| Sodium, Na 1130mg | 75% |
| Zinc, Zn 4.65mg | 42% |
| Water | |
| Water 430g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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