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Grilled ground pork (nem nướng)
(Adapted from Diem Nauy)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 ½ tsp Knorr chicken powder
- ½ tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30 g (about 2 Tbsp) maple syrup
- 10 g (about 2 tsp) Maggi sauce
- 100 g (about 7 Tbsp) cold water
- Fresh lettuce, cucumber slices, and herbs (cilantro, mint, etc.) for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together the salt, sugar, chicken powder, five-spice powder, baking powder, maple syrup, Maggi sauce, and cold water. - Mix in the pork
Add the ground pork and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Optional but recommended: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Then, using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the pork for 5 minutes to achieve a springy, bouncy texture. - Prepare the grill baskets
Lightly oil two grill baskets to prevent sticking. Spread a thin, even layer of the pork mixture onto each basket. - Grill
Cook the pork over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side, until lightly charred and cooked through. The meat should be juicy but firm. - Slice and serve
Remove the grilled pork from the baskets and slice into strips. Serve immediately with lettuce, cucumber, and fresh herbs for wrapping.
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