Sai Aua / The Spicy Northern Thai Saussage Recipe

Name: Sai Aua / The Spicy Northern Thai Saussage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 grams minced pork; 250 grams sausage casing; 15 dried chilli; 2 lemongrass sliced; 6 kaffir lime leaves; 1 sliced galangal ,approximately 1 teaspoon; 1 clove tumeric; 5 coriander roots; 1 tsp shrimp paste; 10 clove garlic; 1 bunch coriander; 1 bunch spring onion; 8 shallots; 1 1/2 tsp salt

Servings: persons

700 grams minced pork
250 grams sausage casing
15 dried chilli
2 lemongrass sliced
6 kaffir lime leaves
1 sliced galangal ,approximately 1 teaspoon
1 clove tumeric
5 coriander roots
1 tsp shrimp paste
10 clove garlic
1 bunch coriander
1 bunch spring onion
8 shallots
1 1/2 tsp salt

1
Start from chop and slice chili paste ingredients,set aside
2
Use pestel and mortar to pound tumeric,coriander roots,galangal,chili,lemongrass,shrimp paste
3
This take a little time to get smooth paste
4
In the mixing bowl,mix minced pork with chili paste,finely chop coriander,kaffir lime leaves,spring onion,salt ,mix well
5
Stuff pork mixture into cleaned casing ,make one knot at the start of casing by pin with a small piece of toothpick ,use spoon to help filling,you can make it long size ,but for me make about 10-15 cms long because its easy on the grill now make knot at the end again..
6
Use toothpick poke some holes on saussage before grills
7
Grill on charcoal on low heat,carefully check while grilling,keep poke it when you see it almost burst out
8
Its done when you see no more fat is dripping down,skin look crisp..slice and serve hot with fresh vegetables or sticky rice in Thai way :)

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 700 grams minced pork, 250 grams sausage casing, 15 dried chilli, 2 lemongrass sliced, and more.

Yes, Sai Aua / The Spicy Northern Thai Saussage falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sai Aua / The Spicy Northern Thai Saussage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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