Tôm Rim (Vietnamese Braised Shrimp)

Name: Tôm Rim (Vietnamese Braised Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Caramel Sauce:; 2 tablespoons (24g) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) water; 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened coconut water or water (see notes); For the Braise:; 1 pound (450g) headless shrimp, deveined, preferably shell-on; 1 large shallot (50g), finely chopped, divided; 3 medium cloves garlic (21g), finely chopped, divided; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use half as much by volume); 1 to 2 bird’s-eye chiles (deseeded for less heat), finely chopped; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil; 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce, preferably Vietnamese; To Serve:; Steamed jasmine rice; Vegetables of your choice, such as raw cucumber cut into thin slices, or steamed cabbage or spinach

Prep 5m

Cook 25m

Total 30m

This Vietnamese braised shrimp, known as Tôm Rim, features headless shrimp in a caramel sauce made with coconut water, shallot, garlic, sugar, and fish sauce. It is served with steamed jasmine rice and your choice of fresh or steamed vegetables. A savory, sweet, and spicy dish that delights the taste buds.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

2 tablespoons (24g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) water

1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened coconut water or water (see notes)

1 pound (450g) headless shrimp, deveined, preferably shell-on

1 large shallot (50g), finely chopped, divided

3 medium cloves garlic (21g), finely chopped, divided

1/2 teaspoon (2g) granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use half as much by volume)

1 to 2 bird’s-eye chiles (deseeded for less heat), finely chopped

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil

1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce, preferably Vietnamese

Steamed jasmine rice

Vegetables of your choice, such as raw cucumber cut into thin slices, or steamed cabbage or spinach

Nutrition Facts

Calories

666kcal

33%
Fat

21g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

75g

3%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

22g

1%
Protein

47g

2%
Cholesterol

404mg

20%
Sodium

659mg

32%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tôm Rim (Vietnamese Braised Shrimp)

Ingredients

For The Caramel Sauce

For The Braise

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Tôm Rim (Vietnamese Braised Shrimp)

Ingredients

For The Caramel Sauce

For The Braise

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts