5.0 from 12 votes
Vietnamese lemongrass pork (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)
An easy marinade gives this Vietnamese lemongrass pork tons of flavor, then grill it up and enjoy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless pork shoulder 450g, or use other boneless cut
- 2 tablespoon lemongrass minced (I used pre-prepared)
- 2 tablespoon shallot or onion finely diced (1 small shallot)
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar 20g
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, (2-3 cloves)
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the pork into chunks, approx 1in/2.5cm by 2in/5cm.
- Mix together the remaining ingredients - if you are not using pre-prepared lemongrass I'd suggest blending it all together, otherwise fine to just mix well. Add the pork to the sauce and leave to marinade for at least 2 hours, but all day/overnight if possible, refrigerated.
- Take the pork our of the fridge approx 20min before cooking while the grill heats ups. Grill the pork chunks on the grill/BBQ for approx 5min per side, depending on heat/size of pieces. You want the pork cooked through but not too cooked so it dries out.
- Serve with rice or noodles, maybe some quick picked carrots and daikon radish and salad (or as you prefer).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
2043mg
(85%)
Potassium
996mg
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2043mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 996mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.