Muc Nuong
Muc Nuong is a popular Vietnamese dish featuring tender and flavorful grilled squid.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro and mint) - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, minced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Squid - 1 pound, cleaned and scored
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the cleaned and scored squid to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the squid for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and has grill marks.
- Remove the squid from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the grilled squid into rings and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Enjoy the delicious Muc Nuong!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g