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Placeholder image — caramel braised shrimp glossy in a pan
Braises & Kho

Tôm Kho Tàu

Caramel Braised Shrimp

By Mom (Bà Hương)

Updated June 2026

Placeholder — content coming soon. Tôm kho tàu is a quick, glossy caramel braise of shrimp in their shells, sweet-savory and deeply colored. Full story, recipe, and photos to follow.

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The method

  1. Make the caramel base

    Placeholder step — bloom fish sauce and shallot in the caramel.

  2. Braise the shrimp

    Placeholder step — add shrimp and braise until the sauce glazes them.

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