Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork fillet, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • fresh ginger, 2 inch piece grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 14-12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • of fresh mint, to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili, red, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, soft

Method

  • Soak 8 wooden skewers in water while you are preparing the recipe.
  • Place the pork in a bowl with the ginger, garlic, fish sauce, sherry, salt and pepper and marinate it for 20 minutes.
  • Drain the pork and reserve the marinade.
  • Dry the skewers with paper towels and thread the meat onto the them.
  • Brush a George Foreman grill with oil and heat until extremely hot.
  • Cook the skewers of pork, 3 at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes: turn the skewers regularly until the pork becomes a dark golden brown and sprinkle over a little of the marinade.
  • Do not overcook the pork or it will become very dry.
  • Garnish with the mint and serve with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce and steamed rice or cooked rice noodles.
  • To prepare the sauce -- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients.