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Origin

This dish originated in seaside restaurants around Phuket and Krabi, especially during the era when tourists began showing interest in fresh seafood. Local eateries combined grilling methods for both shrimp and fish to offer customers a taste of the sea—fresh, vibrant, and rich with the scent of wood smoke.

Characteristics and Flavor

Shrimp and fish are grilled until their shells turn dark red, crisp on the outside, and tender and juicy within. They carry a natural sweetness from the sea, a fragrant smokiness from the charcoal, and a savory-sweet flavor from fish sauce. The special dipping sauce made with lime juice, sugar, and black pepper creates a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet notes.

Ingredients

Fresh shrimp, shark or tuna, fish sauce, lime juice, white sugar, black pepper, kaffir lime leaves, vegetable oil

How to Eat

Eat with your hands or chopsticks—tear the shrimp and fish apart and enjoy with the dipping sauce. For the best experience, consume immediately after grilling to savor the crispy exterior and soft, juicy interior along with the aromatic wood-smoke fragrance.

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