LEMONGRASS PORK PATTIES WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE

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In Vietnam, little pork patties like this are often grilled over charcoal right on the street and diners sit and eat on (now iconic) little plastic stools. You can serve these patties simply wrapped in the lettuce leaves here, as a snack, or over vermicelli noodles, as a larger meal. WhatÂ’s non-negotiable? Serve with plenty of herbs and the funky, salty, sour, sweet dipping sauce.

Provided by Kristin Donnelly

Categories     Sandwich     Ginger     Pork     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Lemongrass     Green Onion/Scallion

Yield Makes 12 2-inch patties

Number Of Ingredients 18

Patties:
1 pound ground pork
3 large cloves of garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens (from 3 to 4 scallions)
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, lower 6 inches of tender bulb, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (such as nuoc mam or nam pla)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce and assembly:
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar, plus more to taste
1 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Pinch of crushed red pepper
12 lettuce leaves, such as Boston lettuce or iceberg
Herb sprigs, such as mint, cilantro and Thai basil

Steps:

  • For the patties:
  • In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, then form the mixture into twelve 2-inch patties (about 3/4 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
  • Preheat the grill for at least 10 minutes and set it up to grill over moderately high heat. Oil the grates. Grill the patties until brown grill marks form on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties, then grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer, until cooked through but still juicy.
  • For the sauce and assembly:
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sugar and water. Add the fish sauce, then taste and season with more vinegar or sugar, depending on your taste.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves and herb sprigs on a platter. To serve, wrap the pork patties and herb sprigs in lettuce and dip in the sauc

Arif Bozdar
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These patties were delicious! I used ground pork and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Viking Kid
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I've made these patties several times now and they are always a hit! I love the combination of the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The dipping sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md faruk Faruk
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These patties were amazing! I used ground turkey and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Okezie Kanu
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I made these patties for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The patties were flavorful and juicy, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Nikhil Singh
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These patties were delicious! I used ground pork and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jon Keymore
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I've made these patties several times now and they are always a hit! I love the combination of the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The dipping sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe!


Inno Ak's
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These patties were amazing! I used ground turkey and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Michael Vitale
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I made these patties for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The patties were flavorful and juicy, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Khancho Raees
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These patties were delicious! I used ground pork and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Josh France
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I've made these patties several times now and they are always a hit! I love the combination of the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The dipping sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe!


jason ehlers
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These patties were amazing! I used ground turkey and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Prosper Chika
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I made these patties for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The patties were flavorful and juicy, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Mis saba
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These patties were delicious! I used ground chicken and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


taestea
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I've made these patties several times now and they are always a hit! I love the combination of the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The dipping sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Mohshin
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These patties were easy to make and so delicious! I used ground pork and they turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Caitlin Nicholson
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I made these patties for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the dipping sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Ahmad Alvi
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These lemongrass pork patties were so flavorful and juicy! I loved the combination of the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again!