Nem Nướng
Grilled Pork Sausage
A fragrant and slightly sweet grilled pork sausage, often served with rice paper, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and a special dipping sauce.
Other variations:
Nem nướng Nha Trang, Nem nướng Đà Lạt, Nem nướng cuốn bánh tráng, Nem nướng que tre
Category
Grilled Dish
Region
Central Vietnam
Preparation Time
1h00
Servings
4–5
Difficulty
Medium
About this recipe
Nem Nướng is a specialty of Nha Trang and other parts of Central Vietnam, popular for its smoky aroma and balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. It is often part of communal meals where diners wrap the sausage with herbs and vegetables before dipping.
Ingredients List
500 g ground pork
100 g pork fat (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 shallots (minced)
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
rice paper
fresh herbs (basil, mint, lettuce)
pickled carrot and daikon
dipping sauce as desired
Materials & Tools
Grill or charcoal stove
mixing bowls
skewers
knife and chopping board
serving platter
Preparation steps
Total Time :
1h00
Active Time :
1h00
Cooking Time
–
Step 1
Make Mixture
Mix pork, fat, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, pepper until sticky.
15 min
Step 2
Shape Skewers
Mold mixture onto skewers evenly.
10 min
Step 3
Grill
Cook over charcoal until golden and cooked through.
20 min
Step 4
Make Sauce
Simmer ground pork, peanut butter, hoisin, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, water until thick.
15 min
Step 5
Serve
10 min
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Chef’s Tips
Grilling over charcoal enhances flavor; keep pork mixture well-mixed for a bouncy, cohesive texture.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, rice paper, pickled vegetables, dipping sauce
Nutritional info
380 kcal22 g protein18 g fat30 g carbs
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