Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers

Method

1. 1
   • lemongrass 2
   • garlic 4
   • fish sauce 2 tbsp
   • sesame oil 1 tbsp
   • shallot 1
   • black pepper 1 tsp

   Make the marinade — Combine the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, sesame oil, shallot, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade.

2. 2
   • pork tenderloin 600 g

   Marinate the pork slices — Toss the pork slices in the marinade, coating well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

3. 3
   • pork tenderloin 600 g

   Thread the pork skewers — Thread the marinated pork onto skewers, weaving the slices back and forth.

4. 4

   Grill until charred — Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and cooked through.

   ⏱10 min
5. 5
   • lime 1
   • fresh cilantro 2 tbsp

   Garnish and serve with lime — Scatter with cilantro and sliced chili and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.