Ground Pork Satay on Lemongrass Skewers Recipe

Name: Ground Pork Satay on Lemongrass Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 plump lemongrass stalks; 2 pounds ground pork; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon green curry paste; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Chopped peanuts and lime wedges

Servings: persons

6 plump lemongrass stalks
2 pounds ground pork
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon green curry paste
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped peanuts and lime wedges

1
Light a grill.
2
Cut two-thirds off the tops of the lemongrass.
3
Cut the tops crosswise into 5-inch lengths to make 16 skewers.
4
Peel off any browned layers.
5
Peel the bottom-third portions of 2 of the stalks to their inner bulbs and mince.
6
Freeze the other 4 bulbs for another use.
7
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with the minced lemongrass, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and curry paste.
8
Line a large baking sheet and a work surface with plastic wrap.
9
On the work surface, using moistened hands, form scant 1/4-cup mounds of the pork mixture into sixteen 3-by-2-inch rectangles.
10
Lay the lemongrass skewers on the pork rectangles and pinch the meat all around the lemongrass skewers.
11
Transfer the skewers to the baking sheet.
12
Brush the pork lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill the skewers over a medium-hot fire, turning once or twice, until browned and just cooked through, about 7 minutes.
13
Transfer the pork skewers to a large platter, sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 plump lemongrass stalks, 2 pounds ground pork, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Ground Pork Satay on Lemongrass Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ground Pork Satay on Lemongrass Skewers

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