This is no regular sausage

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is more economical.

kaffir lime leaves

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lime or lemon zest can mimic the citrus notes.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Fresh chilies provide heat without the cost of prepared sauces.

Combine ground pork, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, shallots, and coriander roots in a bowl.

Add fish sauce, chili paste, sugar, black pepper, salt, and lime juice to the meat mixture.

Mix thoroughly until well combined and sticky.

Shape the mixture into sausages or patties.

Wrap each sausage in banana leaves or parchment paper.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the wrapped sausages on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Alternatively, steam the sausages for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before unwrapping.

Slice and serve with fresh herbs and dipping sauces.

Cooking Techniques

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