Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork with Pickled Carrots and Daikon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Tender grilled pork marinated in lemongrass and garlic served with crisp, tangy pickled carrots and daikon for a refreshing contrast. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder thinly sliced, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder thinly sliced
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned daikon radish
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare quick pickles by mixing 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup julienned daikon radish, and let sit for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until charred edges appear and pork is cooked through.
Step 4: Serve grilled pork alongside pickled carrots and daikon with steamed jasmine rice or fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping.