Lemongrass Pork Skewers

25 min

Now THIS is a sandwich recipe! Crunchy baguettes stuffed with lemongrass-fragranced pork skewers, lettuce and chilli sauce for added punch.

25 min8 servings

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) pork mince
  • 1/4 cup Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass & Garlic marinade
  • 4 lemongrass stalks, halved crossways
  • mini baguettes, warmed, sliced open, to serve
  • butter lettuce leaves, to serve
  • fresh mint leaves, to serve
  • fresh coriander sprigs, to serve
  • Marion’s Kitchen Coconut Sriracha (or any hot chilli sauce of your choice), to serve
  • lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the pork and 1 tbsp of the Vietnamese Style Lemongrass & Garlic in a bowl. Season well with salt and black pepper and knead until mince is sticky.

  2. 2

    Use wet hands to divide the mixture into 8 portions and roll each portion into a small sausage shape. Transfer to a tray and place, uncovered, in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.

  3. 3

    Thread the pork onto the lemongrass sticks, pressing well.

  4. 4

    Lightly oil a barbecue flat plate or non-stick frying pan and heat to medium. Cook the skewers, turning and basting with the remaining marinade, for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Remove the pork from the lemongrass skewers and serve in baguettes with lettuce, herbs and chilli sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

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