Nem nướng are grilled pork sausages or meatballs and a speciality from the Nha Trang region of central Vietnam. They smell irresistible over the charcoal.
Finely seasoned, slightly sweet pork is formed onto skewers and grilled; it is eaten in rice paper with herbs, lettuce and a dip.
Servings4
Time45 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
Minced pork (not lean)★500 g
Garlic & shallots★some of each
Fish sauce & sugar★1 tbsp each
Baking soda1/2 tsp
Rice paper★for wrapping
Lettuce & fresh herbs1 bunch
Dip (nuoc cham or peanut sauce)★to serve
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Fry the garlic and shallots and let cool.
2
Knead pork with fish sauce, sugar, baking soda and aromatics.
3
Chill the mixture, then form into sausages on skewers.
4
Grill over charcoal until golden all round.
5
Wrap in rice paper with lettuce and herbs, dip in the sauce.
Make it original
Rice paper and fish sauce for nem nướng are in the Asia Boutique.
