Tôm Rim Thịt (Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp and Pork)

Tôm Rim Thịt (Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp and Pork)

8 servings
Tôm Rim Thịt is an epic Caramelized Shrimp and Pork dish for rice. It comes in a sticky savory-sweet caramel and a little goes a long way!

Ingredients

  • 0.55 lb shrimp)

    (a.k.a. school prawns

    250 g
  • 2.2 lb pork belly)

    (cut into 2cm/0.8" chunks

    1 kg
  • garlic)

    (finely chopped

    3 cloves
  • salt)
    2 tsp
  • sugar)
    3 tbsp
  • chicken bouillon powder
    1 tbsp
  • fish sauce)
    2 tbsp
  • nước màu)

    vietnamese caramel

    3 tsp
  • us cup water
    ¼
  • oil
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat up a pot on high heat and pour in the oil. When hot, add the garlic in to fry for 30 seconds or until aromatic.

  2. 2

    Pour the shrimp in to cook for 3 minutes or until orange all over, then transfer into a bowl for later.

  3. 3

    Add the pork belly in along with the fish sauce, salt, nước màu (or dark soy sauce), sugar and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until well combined and cook for 5 minutes on high heat.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked shrimp back in and stir well, then pour in the water to simmer on low-medium heat for 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce.Note: Families usually eat this side dish on the saltier side with less sauce.

  5. 5

    Enjoy as is over hot rice!

Tôm Rim Thịt (Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp and Pork)

Tôm Rim Thịt (Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp and Pork)

100 min8 servings1386 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply flavorful, satisfying Vietnamese dinner that brings vibrant taste to your table? Tôm Rim Thịt, a classic Vietnamese Caramelized Shrimp and Pork dish, delivers an epic experience perfect for pairing with a simple bowl of rice.

What makes this Tôm Rim Thịt so special is its rich, sticky savory-sweet caramel sauce. This isn't just a glaze; it's a luscious coating that clings to every piece of tender pork belly and succulent shrimp, ensuring that every bite is bursting with complex flavors. A little truly goes a long way, making this dish incredibly impactful.

Prepare for a hearty and deeply satisfying meal. You'll enjoy the irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and umami notes, characteristic of classic Vietnamese cuisine. The pork belly will be wonderfully tender, having simmered in the flavorful caramel, while the shrimp offers a delicate contrast. This dish is designed to be a centerpiece, offering robust flavors that perfectly complement the neutrality of steamed white rice.

Customization is simple with this versatile dish. If you don't have traditional nước màu (Vietnamese caramel) on hand, you can easily substitute it with dark soy sauce for a similar color and depth of flavor. Feel free to adjust the amounts of salt, sugar, and fish sauce to your personal preference, ensuring the perfect balance of sweet and savory that you love.

Serve this Tôm Rim Thịt hot, spooned generously over steamed jasmine rice. It's a comforting and flavorful dinner that will transport your taste buds straight to Vietnam, making it an excellent choice for family meals or impressing guests.

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