
Com Thit Nuong
Com Thit Nuong is a popular Vietnamese dish made with grilled marinated pork served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- Lime wedges (4)
- Roasted peanuts (1/4 cup, crushed)
- Mint leaves (1/4 cup)
- Lettuce (4 leaves)
- Cucumber (1, sliced)
- Steamed rice (4 cups)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
- Lemongrass (2 stalks, minced)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Pork shoulder (1 lb, thinly sliced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and vegetable oil to make the marinade.
- Add the sliced pork to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated pork slices for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- To serve, place a scoop of steamed rice on each plate. Top with grilled pork slices.
- Garnish with cucumber slices, lettuce leaves, mint leaves, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g