Lemongrass-Grilled Pork Skewers with Pickled Daikon and Carrot

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Tender pork marinated with fresh lemongrass and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with tangy pickled daikon and carrot for a classic Vietnamese street food experience. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
3, finely minced lemongrass stalks
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup, julienned daikon radish
1 cup, julienned carrot
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 3 minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Step 2: For pickled vegetables, mix 1 cup julienned daikon radish, 1 cup julienned carrot with 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a jar. Stir until sugar dissolves and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread marinated pork onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 4: Grill pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are slightly charred and pork is cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
Step 5: Serve skewers hot alongside pickled daikon and carrot with steamed jasmine rice or fresh herbs.