KHMER COCONUT PORK SKEWERS (CAMBODIAN FOR ZWT-9)

Khmer Coconut Pork Skewers (Cambodian for ZWT-9) image

Provided by twissis

Categories Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 4 oz servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lime, zest of (grated)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 ounces water or 90 ml water
25 g freshly grated coconut or 25 g unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
14 ounces lean pork (cut into 1-in cubes or 2.5 cm cubes) or 400 g lean pork (cut into 1-in cubes or 2.5 cm cubes)

Steps:

Place lemon grass, shallots, garlic, lime zest, turmeric & water in a food proc & process to a paste.
Transfer the lemon grass paste to a mixing bowl. Add the coconut, sugar plus salt & mix well.
Add the pork & mix to coat well. Cover w/cling film & leave to marinate for at least 1 hr at rm temperature.
Preheat the grill to hot. Thread the pork cubes onto skewers & cook for 15-20 min, turning freq & basting w/the marinade. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 22.9