Lemongrass Pork And Prawn Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8.75 oz raw king prawns, peeled, deveined
12 oz ground pork
2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped + extra leaves, to serve
1 tbsp palm sugar, grated
8 stalks lemongrass, tops and pale ends trimmed until 6 inches long, pale ends finely chopped
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice + lime wedges, to serve
1 tbsp honey

Preparation

In a food processor, process prawns until finely chopped. Add pork, ginger, garlic, 2 tbsp cilantro, palm sugar and 1/4 tsp salt. Process until combined. Lightly bruise lemongrass stalks to release flavor. Divide pork mixture into 8 portions and shape around lemongrass stalks. Place on a baking tray lined with plastic wrap, cover and chill for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, to make the dipping sauce, combine fish sauce, lime juice, honey, remaining cilantro and finely chopped lemongrass. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
Preheat broiler. Lightly coat lemongrass skewers with oil and broil for 8-10 mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Serve with dipping sauce, lime wedges and cilantro.