Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this irresistible recipe for Grilled Sugarcane Prawns! Inspired by a favorite restaurant, this dish features succulent prawns grilled on sugarcane, creating a smoky sweetness. Serve with crisp lettuce, refreshing pickled vegetables, fragrant mint and Thai basil, peppery mustard greens, and soft vermicelli noodles. Assemble your own fresh rice paper rolls, dipping each into flavorful Vietnamese dipping sauce (recipe readily available online). Get ready for an explosion of fresh, sweet, and savory tastes in every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 205.3 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns

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How to Make Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Add prawns and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sugarcane skewers: Peel the sugarcane and cut into 10-inch lengths. Insert 3-4 prawns onto each sugarcane stick, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  3. Grill the prawns: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the prawn skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through, and slightly charred. Brush with additional marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
  4. Prepare the vermicelli noodles: Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes, or until softened. Drain well.
  5. Assemble the fresh rolls: Dip rice paper wrappers in warm water until softened. Lay flat and add lettuce, pickled vegetables, mint, Thai basil, mustard greens, vermicelli noodles, and grilled prawns. Roll tightly and serve immediately.
  6. Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g