Thịt Nướng Mắm Tôm

Thịt Nướng Mắm Tôm is a vibrant Vietnamese BBQ dish featuring marinated grilled pork skewers served with a unique shrimp paste dipping sauce. This high-protein delight is perfect for satisfying your cravings while enjoying authentic flavors.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 300 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Shrimp paste (Mắm Tôm) - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chili pepper - 1, finely chopped
• Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro) - for garnish

Steps

1. Cut the pork shoulder into thin strips, about 1 cm thick.
2. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped shallots, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and vegetable oil to create a marinade.
3. Add the pork strips to the marinade, mix well, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Skewer the marinated pork strips onto soaked bamboo skewers.
6. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
7. While the pork is grilling, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the shrimp paste, lime juice, and chopped chili pepper in a small bowl.
8. Serve the grilled pork skewers hot, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside the shrimp paste dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1500 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in flavors and nutrients from fresh herbs and spices.

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