How long does Cao Lau take to cook?

Total time is about 20 minutes for 2 servings.

Is Cao Lau vegetarian?

No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.

What are the main ingredients?

The headline ingredients are shallot, lime, fish sauce.

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VietnameseNon-veg

Cao Lau

Name: Cao Lau
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 150 g shallot; 1 large lime; 4 fish sauce; 250 g basil; 1 large shrimp; 2 cloves tofu; 3 tbsp cucumber; salt; pepper

Cao Lau — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home.

20 min2 serveseasy

Cao Lau — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home. This Vietnamese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 20 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

585

kcal

36g

Protein

61g

Carbs

27g

Fat

main

Ingredients

shallot150 g
lime1 large
fish sauce4
basil250 g
shrimp1 large
tofu2 cloves
cucumber3 tbsp
saltstaple
pepperstaple

Method

1
Prep all ingredients for cao lau and measure them out.
2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.
3
Add main ingredients and cook until just done.
4
Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.
5
Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cao Lau take to cook?: Total time is about 20 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Cao Lau vegetarian?: No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?: The headline ingredients are shallot, lime, fish sauce.

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