Giant freshwater prawn tôm càng xanh

Giant freshwater prawn from kênh Đông and the Sài Gòn river, with meat that is fresh, sweet, and firm. It is grilled, steamed, or cooked in a hotpot.

Giant freshwater prawn, tôm càng xanh
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Taste

The meat is fresh, sweet, and firm.

How to enjoy it

Grill the prawns, steam them, or cook them in a hotpot. All three stay.

Where to try it

Kênh Đông and the Sài Gòn river.