Cooking Lucid
Nem Nuong
Grilled pork sausage skewers with rice paper, vermicelli, and vegetables for DIY wraps. Central Vietnamese party food at its best.
Prep 25 min
Cook 15 min
Total 40 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the sausage
- 1.5 lbs ground pork
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Step 2 — Grill
- Wooden skewers (soaked)
Step 3 — Serve
- Rice paper rounds
- Rice vermicelli
- Lettuce
- Herbs
- Pickled vegetables
- Peanut dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Mix and shape
Combine pork, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, baking powder, and cornstarch. Knead until sticky. Form into sausage shapes on skewers.
- 2
Grill
Brush with oil. Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 12–15 minutes until cooked through and charred in spots.
- 3
Serve
Serve skewers with rice paper, vermicelli, lettuce, herbs, pickles, and peanut sauce for wrapping.
Nutrition per serving: 340 cal · 26g protein · 18g carbs · 20g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
