de Nuong
De Nuong is a Vietnamese dish consisting of marinated grilled lamb skewers, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Wooden skewers - 8-10, soaked in water
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Honey - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, minced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Lamb leg or shoulder - 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
- While grilling, baste the skewers with the remaining marinade for extra flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the De Nuong skewers with a side of steamed rice and a tangy dipping sauce made with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili.
- Enjoy the delicious De Nuong skewers!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g