''Chạo tôm'' is a traditional
Vietnamese dish that comes from the
Huế
Huế () is the capital of Thừa Thiên Huế province in central Vietnam and was the capital of Đàng Trong from 1738 to 1775 and of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The city served as the old Imperial City and adm ...
region of Central Vietnam. It consists of shrimp
surimi grilled on a
sugar cane
Sugarcane or sugar cane is a species of (often hybrid) tall, perennial grass (in the genus '' Saccharum'', tribe Andropogoneae) that is used for sugar production. The plants are 2–6 m (6–20 ft) tall with stout, jointed, fibrous stal ...
stick. It is often presented as a dish during large banquets prepared for weddings, holidays, or similar special events.
Chao tom.jpg, ''Chạo tôm''
See also
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List of seafood dishes
This is a list of notable seafood dishes. Seafood dishes are food dishes which use seafood (fish, shellfish or seaweed) as primary ingredients, and are ready to be served or eaten with any needed preparation or cooking completed. Many fish o ...
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References
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Culture in Huế
Shrimp dishes
Sugar
Vietnamese seafood dishes
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