Lemongrass Pork Kebabs Recipes

GRILLED LEMONGRASS PORK TENDERLOIN SKEWERS: SUON NUONG XA

Steps:

• Stir together the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and oil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the lemongrass, shallot, garlic and pork and mix to coat the meat evenly. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Slide 2 to 4 slices of pork onto each skewer so the meat is flat with the skewer going through the slices several times. Grill over a barbecue (make sure that the flames have subsided and the coals are red with white ashes). Alternatively, heat a well-oiled grill pan or non-stick skillet over high heat and, working in batches, cook the skewers until the edges crisp, about 1 minute per side. Remove the skewers from the grilled pork.
• Divide the grilled pork among the bowls of rice vermicelli. Sprinkle peanuts and drizzle nuoc cham over each serving. Serve immediately.
• Whisk together the sugar, water, fish sauce, and lime juice in a bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the garlic, chile, and shallot, and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

LEMONGRASS PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Place the skewers in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, process the lemongrass, turmeric, garlic, fish sauce, sugar oil and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until the mixture has the consistency of a paste.
• Place the paste and the pork in a bowl and stir until all the pork pieces are well-coated with the paste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pre-heat a BBQ or chargrill on a medium-high heat.
• Thread 3 pieces of pork onto each skewer, lightly brush with oil and, turning often, cook for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Divide the noodles among the individual serving bowls, top with the kebabs, and serve with the chilli sauce, and a green salad, or with a platter of salad greens, pineapple pieces, roasted peanuts and lime wedges.

LEMONGRASS PORK AND RED ONION KEBABS

Steps:

• Put the garlic, shallot, lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, measured oil, and a few grinds of pepper in a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides. Transfer to a bowl or baking dish and add the pork, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. 2Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. 3Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for indirect-heat grilling over medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and thread it onto the skewers with the red onion, distributing the ingredients evenly between skewers. 4Brush and oil the grill grate. Grill the kebabs over the hottest part of the grill, turning once, until the meat is nicely charred, about 6 minutes. Move to the other side of the grill, cover, and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a platter, garnish with cilantro if you like, and serve.

LEMONGRASS PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Process 2 shallots, the lemongrass, and ginger in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer shallot mixture to a medium bowl. Using your hands, gently combine shallot mixture, the pork, salt, and pepper (do not overwork meat). Shape into 6 patties (3 to 4 inches in diameter). Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour (or overnight).
• Preheat grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds). Brush grill and burgers with oil. Grill burgers, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Make salad: Stir together remaining shallot, the lime juice, fish sauce, and chiles in a small bowl. Toss together shredded lettuce, the cilantro, and mint in a medium bowl. Add dressing; toss.
• Place each burger on a lettuce cup. Top with salad, dividing evenly. Serve with cucumber wedges, if desired.

MARINATED PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1" cubes and place in a shallow pan.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until well blended.
• Pour marinade over pork.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain meat; pat dry and tread on skewers.
• Heat remaining marinade to brush on kebabs during cooking.
• Broil slowly 5" from coals for about 25 minutes.
• Turn skewers frequently and brush with marinade during cooking.
• Vegetables may also be served in this way.
• Thread mushrooms, green peppers, onion wedges or apple on skewers and brush with marinade.
• Broil for 15-20 minutes.

HOISIN BBQ PORK KEBABS WITH LEMONGRASS SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk together the hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, sake, honey and chili garlic sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
• Trim the pork tenderloin of any connective tissue and slice it lengthwise into 6 strips.
• Remove the dry outer leaves of the lemongrass stalk and trim into 6-8" lengths.
• Thread pork strips onto lemongrass stalks, accordion-style. Using the tip of a sharp knife to make small cuts will make this task easier. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sear in a grill pan or on a grill over high heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Turn skewers over and baste with hoisin mixture and cook 2 minutes more. Turn and baste again. Continue to grill until pork is cooked through and sauce is slightly carmelized.
• Garnish with sesame seeds.