Tangy Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Skewers with Pickled Daikon

Name: Tangy Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Skewers with Pickled Daikon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Lemongrass stalks; Garlic cloves; Fish sauce; Soy sauce; Sugar; Vegetable oil; Ground black pepper; Daikon radish; Rice vinegar; Sugar; Salt; Water; Wooden skewers; Hoisin sauce; Peanut butter; Lime juice; Water

A fragrant and flavorful Southeast Asian appetizer

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of these savory and tangy pork skewers, beautifully complemented by crunchy pickled daikon.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

500g, cut into 1-inch cubes

Lemongrass stalks

3 stalks, finely chopped

Garlic cloves

2 cloves, minced

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Ground black pepper

1 teaspoon

For the Pickled Daikon

Daikon radish

1 medium, julienned

Rice vinegar

1/2 cup

Sugar

1/4 cup

Salt

1 teaspoon

Water

1/2 cup

For the Skewers

Wooden skewers

8, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For the Dipping Sauce

Hoisin sauce

3 tablespoons

Peanut butter

1 tablespoon

Lime juice

2 teaspoons

Water

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine marinade ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, and black pepper.

Using fresh lemongrass stalks enhances the authentic flavor of this dish.

Coat the pork

Add the pork cubes and mix well to ensure even coating.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Marinate pork overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Preparing the Pickled Daikon

Make the brine

In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves.

Cool the brine

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Pickle the daikon

Pour over the julienned daikon in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Ensure daikon is fully submerged in pickling liquid for even flavor.

Cooking Process

Assembling Skewers

Thread marinated pork onto soaked wooden skewers.

Grilling Skewers

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

Preparing Sauce

Combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and water in a bowl until smooth.

Plating & Serving