Udang Tebu Vietnam (Chao Tom)
Vietnamese Sugar Cane Shrimp (Chao Tom) is a delicious appetizer where shrimp is wrapped around sugar cane, giving you the perfect mix of savory and sweet. It’s super easy to make and definitely a must-try!
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Rinse and devein the shrimp, then pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place the shrimp, garlic, white pepper, and lard or cooking oil into a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms. Transfer the shrimp paste to a bowl.
- Beat the egg white with an electric hand mixer until frothy. Combine the shrimp paste with the beaten egg white and mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then divide the shrimp paste into four equal portions.
- Oil both hands and wrap the shrimp paste around the sugar cane, shaping it nicely while leaving 1.5 inches of the sugar cane exposed. Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the chao tom until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Protein35g
Carbs2g
Fat4g
202kcal
35gProtein
2gCarbs
4gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2555.00
$2555.00
Per Serving
$639.00/serving
$639.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$5110.00 vs buying!
~$5110.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| raw shrimp | 1.5 lbs | $363.00 |
| garlic | 3 cloves | $593.00 |
| ⅛ teaspoon salt | - | - |
| sugar | 0.5 tbsp | - |
| dashes fish sauce | 3 | $658.00 |
| egg white | 1 | $55.00 |
| dashes white pepper powder | 2 | $883.00 |
| lard or cooking oil | 2 tsp | $3.00 |
| sugar cane | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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