Nem Nướng

Nem Nướng is a flavorful Vietnamese grilled pork dish that is both healthy and satisfying. Served with fresh herbs, rice paper, and a tangy dipping sauce, it's a delightful meal that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 200 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 1 medium, minced
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Rice paper wrappers - 4 pieces
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large leaves
• Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil) - 1 cup, chopped
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Peanuts - 2 tablespoons, crushed (for garnish)
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, minced shallots, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
2. Shape the pork mixture into small sausage-like logs (about 5 cm long) and place them on skewers.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. While the pork is grilling, prepare the fresh vegetables and herbs. Arrange lettuce leaves, chopped herbs, julienned cucumber, and carrot on a serving platter.
5. To serve, take a rice paper wrapper, dip it in warm water for a few seconds until soft, and place it on a plate. Add a piece of grilled pork, some lettuce, herbs, cucumber, and carrot, then roll it up like a burrito.
6. Serve the rolled nem nướng with crushed peanuts on top and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the rolls.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs for essential vitamins and minerals.

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