How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make the sausages ahead?

Yes, you can prepare and refrigerate the stuffed sausages one day ahead before grilling.

What can I substitute for green papaya?

Try using cucumber or zucchini as an alternative.

Can I freeze the sausages?

Yes, uncooked sausages can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce for vegetarians?

Use soy sauce or tamari as an alternative for a vegetarian-friendly version.

Laotian Lemongrass Pork Sausages with Green Papaya Salad

Name: Laotian Lemongrass Pork Sausages with Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground pork; 2 stalks lemongrass; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium green papaya; 1 medium carrot; 100g cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1-2 bird’s eye chilies; Natural hog casings; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar

A Flavorful Southeast Asian Delight

These delightful Laotian sausages infused with the citrusy flavor of lemongrass paired with a refreshing green papaya salad make for a perfect main course.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Sausages

500g ground pork

2 stalks lemongrass

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon fresh ginger

grated

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Green Papaya Salad

1 medium green papaya

peeled and shredded

1 medium carrot

julienned

100g cherry tomatoes

halved

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1-2 bird’s eye chilies

chopped (optional for heat)

For the Sausage Casing

Natural hog casings

soaked and rinsed

For the Dressing

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon palm sugar

melted

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground pork with lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, and black pepper.

Mix well

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Ensure the sausage filling is mixed thoroughly for even flavor.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Preparing the Papaya Salad

Mash aromatics

In a mortar and pestle, mash garlic and chilies together.

Make dressing

Add sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Toss salad

Combine with shredded papaya, carrot, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss well.

Cooking Process

Stuff Sausages

Use a sausage stuffer to fill the hog casings with the marinated pork mixture.

Grill Sausages

Grill sausages over medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Mix Salad Dressing

In a small bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, and melted palm sugar; drizzle over salad right before serving.

Plating & Serving