Grilled Minced Pork
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Minced Pork

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced pork
  • • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely minced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 shallot, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Finely mince the lemongrass, garlic, and shallot.

2
Phase 2

Combine the minced pork with the aromatics, fish sauce, brown sugar, white pepper, and cornflour.

3
Phase 3

Beat the mixture until sticky, then shape into 14 meatballs.

4
Phase 4

Thread the meatballs onto skewers and brush with oil.

5
Phase 5

Grill over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning often, until caramelised and cooked through.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with rice vermicelli and pickled vegetables.