''Chạo tôm'' is a traditional
Vietnamese dish
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that comes from the
Huế
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region of Central Vietnam. It consists of shrimp
surimi
is a paste made from Fish as food, fish or other meat. The term can also refer to a number of East Asian cuisine, East Asian foods that use that paste as their primary ingredient. It is available in many shapes, forms, and textures, and is ofte ...
grilled on a
sugar cane
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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
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References
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Culture in Huế
Shrimp dishes
Sugar
Vietnamese seafood dishes
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