Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrapped in Lettuce
Experience the vibrant, fresh flavors of Southeast Asia with these Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wraps. Tender slices of marinated pork shoulder, infused with a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, lemongrass, and garlic, are grilled to perfection for a smoky, slightly charred finish. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and combined with aromatic herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil, these wraps are as refreshing as they are satisfying. Customize with rice vermicelli noodles or rice paper wrappers for a heartier bite, and elevate the dish with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce for a tangy, savory kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a vibrant, healthy dinner or as an impressive appetizer for your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 stalks Lemongrass, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 12 pieces Lettuce leaves (butter or green leaf)
- 12 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 12 sprigs Cilantro
- 12 leaves Fresh Thai basil
- 100 grams Rice vermicelli noodles (optional)
- 12 pieces Rice paper wrappers (optional)
- 1 cup Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce)
Instructions
Slice the pork shoulder into thin strips about 1 cm thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, black pepper, and vegetable oil to create the marinade.
Add the pork strips to the marinade and mix well to ensure all the pieces are coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for better flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the marinated pork strips for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
If using vermicelli noodles, cook them according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Lay out the lettuce leaves. Place a piece of grilled pork on each lettuce leaf, along with a few mint leaves, cilantro sprigs, and Thai basil. Add a small portion of vermicelli noodles if desired.
Optional: For a more substantial wrap, use rice paper wrappers. Dip a rice paper wrapper briefly in warm water to soften, then place a lettuce leaf and fillings in the center and roll tightly.
Serve the wraps with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1653 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
