Lemongrass Grilled Pork Skewers (Thịt nướng)
Thịt nướng, or Lemongrass Grilled Pork Skewers, is a popular Vietnamese dish known for its flavorful and aromatic grilled pork. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a casual weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the sliced pork to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated pork slices onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- Grill the pork skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Grilling tongs Bowl for marinating Knife for chopping
Tools
Grill Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Serve the Thịt nướng with steamed rice, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For extra flavor, you can brush the pork skewers with a mixture of honey and fish sauce while grilling.
Cost
$15