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
–
Make Mixture
Mix pork, fat, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, pepper until sticky.
15 min
Shape Skewers
Mold mixture onto skewers evenly.
10 min
Grill
Cook over charcoal until golden and cooked through.
20 min
Make Sauce
Simmer ground pork, peanut butter, hoisin, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, water until thick.
15 min
Serve
With rice paper, herbs, pickles, dipping sauce.
10 min
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
380kcal
22g protein
18g fat
30g carbs
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