Ingredients
– Purple onion: 1 bulb
– Garlic: 1 bulb
– Lemongrass: 1 stalk
– Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
– Fish sauce: 50ml
– Oyster sauce: 3 tablespoons
– Sesame oil: 2 teaspoons
– Pork shoulder: 400g (can be substituted with pork belly)
– Pepper, white sesame seeds
– Bamboo skewers
Instructions
– Rinse the bamboo skewers and blanch them in boiling water. Clean the pork and cut into medium-sized pieces (if the meat is too thin, it will take a long time to roll, and if it is too thick, it will not roll well on the skewers). Finely chop the onion, garlic, and lemongrass.
– Marinate the pork with a little soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, onion, garlic, lemongrass, sesame oil, pepper, and white sesame seeds. Soak for 2-3 hours for the meat to absorb the flavors.
– Thread the pork onto the bamboo skewers. Roll the meat scraps and small strips inside. For larger pieces of meat, roll them outside the skewers. After rolling, squeeze with your hand to evenly mix the meat on the skewers.
– Avoid making the skewers too thick and rolling too tightly as it will take longer to grill and may cause the outside to burn while the inside remains raw.
– Grill the meat on a charcoal grill for the best flavor. You can also grill in an oven at 200°C for 30-35 minutes. When grilling, flip the skewers to ensure even cooking.
Some tips for delicious and evenly cooked grilled meat
– Tips for grilling in an oven: Place a bowl or tray of boiling water underneath the meat tray. The steam will help the meat cook evenly and stay moist without drying out or getting burnt.
After removing the meat from the oven, let it rest for a while before using a knife to slice it. This way, the meat juices will not run out onto the plate, and the meat will maintain its rich flavor.
– Tips for grilling on an electric grill: When grilling meat on an electric grill, it is advisable to grill one side until cooked before flipping to the other side. Avoid flipping the meat continuously as it will take longer to cook.
– Tips for grilling on a glass oven: Different types of meat require different grilling times. Typically, grill chicken at temperatures from 180 to 200°C, pork at 180 to 200°C, and beef at 120 to 140°C.
Since glass ovens have transparent outer shells, it is recommended to regularly observe the meat and adjust the temperature to prevent burning.
– Tips for grilling on an infrared grill: Place the grill rack on top of the infrared burner and arrange the meat on top. Place a small bowl of cooking oil next to the meat and occasionally brush it onto the meat to enhance the flavor.
When the meat is cooked, turn off the grill, unplug it, and use tongs to transfer the meat to a plate. Wait for the grill to cool completely before cleaning and moving it.
- For oven cooking, place a bowl of boiling water under the meat tray to create steam and ensure even cooking.
- Let the meat rest after cooking and before slicing to retain juices and flavor.
- When using an electric grill, it’s best to cook one side of the meat thoroughly before flipping to the other side.
- Different types of meat require different grilling times and temperatures. Adjust accordingly.
- For an infrared grill, place a small bowl of cooking oil next to the meat and brush it on occasionally to enhance flavor.