Sai ua
Sai ua is a delicious Thai dish originating from the northern region of Thailand. It is a type of grilled sausage made from ground pork, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers. The sausage is typically smoky and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy notes. It’s a popular street food option in Thailand and is often enjoyed with sticky rice or as part of a stir-fry dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons galangall finely chopped (or ginger as a substitute)
- 3 kaffir lime leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
- 2-3 Thai red chili peppers finely chopped (adjust based on your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Bamboo skewers soaked in water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and Thai red chili peppers.
- Add fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and sugar to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Take the soaked bamboo skewers and thread the marinated pork mixture onto them, shaping them into sausages about 6 inches long.
- Place the skewers on the grill or grill pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sausages are nicely charred and cooked through.
- Serve the Sai ua hot and enjoy! You can serve it with sticky rice, a side salad, or as a filling for a stir-fry dish.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mg (27%)Sodium: 1022mg (44%)Potassium: 390mg (11%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 24mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
