Pei Wei Asian Diner Nem Nuong (Lemongrass Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Pei Wei Asian Diner Nem Nuong (Lemongrass Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; bamboo skewer; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 lemongrass, stalks minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon galangal, minced; 1 kaffir lime leaf; 3 ounces water; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 4 ounces lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 ounces rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon carrot, minced; 1 Thai red chili pepper, seeded and minced

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
bamboo skewer
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lemongrass, stalks minced
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon galangal, minced
1 kaffir lime leaf
3 ounces water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 ounces lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 ounces rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon carrot, minced
1 Thai red chili pepper, seeded and minced

1
Mix all of the Nuoc Cham sauce ingredients in a bowl until the sugars dissolve.
2
Refrigerate until needed.
3
Will stay good for several days.
4
Soak the bamboo skewers in water.
5
Mix the meat with the marinade ingredients.
6
Shape into 1 ounce meatballs and skewer 5 on each stick.
7
Refrigerate for 4 hours and then grill over low heat with no open flame.
8
Serve with Nuoc Cham sauce, mint, cilantro and basil.
9
Wrap in leaf lettuce and eat with hands.

485

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, bamboo skewer, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Pei Wei Asian Diner Nem Nuong (Lemongrass Meatballs) 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.

Pei Wei Asian Diner Nem Nuong (Lemongrass Meatballs)

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