OHHH yes — Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork (aka Thịt Nướng) is straight-up next-level flavor: citrusy, garlicky, slightly sweet, and grilled to caramelized perfection. It’s street food magic that tastes like sunshine and fire. 🇻🇳🔥
🐷🌿 Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork (Thịt Nướng)
(Juicy pork marinated in lemongrass + grilled until golden and crispy at the edges)
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1.5–2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass (tender white part, minced super fine)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional: ½ tsp black pepper or chili flakes
🔥 How to Make:
- Marinate the pork:
- Combine lemongrass, garlic, shallot, sauces, honey/sugar, oil + pepper
- Add pork slices and toss to coat
- Marinate at least 1 hour (overnight = max flavor)
- Grill or pan-sear:
- Heat grill, grill pan, or cast iron to high
- Cook pork slices 2–3 min per side until nicely caramelized and cooked through
- Don’t crowd the pan — let it char!
- Serve with options:
- Over vermicelli noodles (bún thịt nướng style)
- In bánh mì sandwiches
- With steamed rice and pickled veggies
- Or lettuce wraps with herbs + nuoc cham dipping sauce
🥣 Bonus: Quick Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 clove garlic (minced) + 1 chopped chili (optional)
Mix until sugar dissolves — bright, salty, sweet magic. 💥
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Crispy, sweet, garlicky, lemongrass-loaded pork: Vietnam said let’s GO.”
- “Grilled pork that whispers ‘you should open a food cart.’”
- “The kind of flavor that makes you eat standing up over the stove.”
- “Nuoc cham on the side. Chopsticks in hand. Bliss in your mouth.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Lemongrass + garlic getting minced (chop ASMR)
- Pork marinating — glistening in that golden sauce
- Pork sizzling on the grill, edges crisping
- Serving over noodles with herbs, peanuts, and a nuoc cham drizzle
Want a tofu version or tips on building a full bún thịt nướng bowl? I got you!
