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a bowl of Mam Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp Paste)

Mắm Tôm | Vietnamese Shrimp Paste (Authentic Way)

Mắm Tôm is a potent condiment in Vietnamese cuisine. Similar Blue Cheese or Durian, it's not for the faint of heart, but once you acquire a taste for it, you might become hooked.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 1 person
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Mắm Tôm (Vietnamese Fermented Shrimp Paste)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (to your taste)
  • 2 calamansi (Only juice)
  • ¼ tsp MSG (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp sliced shallots
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • Chili (sliced) (to your taste)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine shrimp paste, sugar, msg (optional), and calamansi juice. Whisk until well blended. Quality Mắm Tôm should froth up when whisked.
    a bowl of mam tom
  • Heat oil in a pan, add the sliced shallots, and cook until they take on a light golden hue.
    frying the shallots
  • Mix the fried shallots and some of the hot oil with the Mắm Tôm mixture.
  • Lastly, add some chili slices, and your shrimp paste is ready to enjoy.
    a bowl of Mam Tom (Vietnamese Shrimp Paste)
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