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Name: Authentic Tom Rim (Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) medium shrimp (31-40 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons coconut water (or water); 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 scallion (green onion), thinly sliced (for garnish); 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional, for umami); 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)

Tom Rim

🇻🇳 Vietnam

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Vietnamese caramelized shrimp cooked in a savory sauce, often served with rice.

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