Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns, a show-stopping dish that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Juicy, seasoned prawn paste is expertly blended with fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and shallots, then wrapped around sweet sugarcane sticks for a uniquely aromatic grilling experience. As the prawns cook, the sugarcane imparts a subtle, natural sweetness, while the charred exterior adds a smoky depth. Served alongside fresh herbs, crisp lettuce, and delicate rice paper, this dish becomes a hands-on dining adventure, especially when paired with the iconic tangy-spicy nuoc cham dipping sauce. Perfect for a dinner party or a culinary journey at home, this recipe captures the essence of Vietnamese street food in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 8 pieces Sugarcane sticks (cut into 4-inch pieces)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Shallots (minced)
- 1 stalk Lemongrass (finely chopped, tender part only)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
- 1 bunch Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, lettuce for serving)
- 8 pieces Rice paper for serving
- 1 cup Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham)
Directions
Step 1
Start by soaking the sugarcane sticks in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the prawns, minced garlic, minced shallots, chopped lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, white pepper, and cooking oil. Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth paste.
Step 3
Divide the prawn paste into 8 equal portions. Take each portion and mold it evenly around one sugarcane stick, pressing firmly to make sure the paste adheres well.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Grill the sugarcane prawns for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until the prawn mixture is cooked through and has a slightly golden, charred appearance.
Step 6
Serve the grilled sugarcane prawns with fresh herbs, rice paper, and Vietnamese dipping sauce. Wrap the prawns in soaked rice paper with herbs and lettuce to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1765.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3318.0 |
| Total Fat 19.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 945mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9710.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 706.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 615.7g | |
| Protein 137.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 581.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2428.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories