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.
- 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 | |
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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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