Marinade Recipe Lao BBQ Food Vietnamese Food Cambodian Hmong Mein Air Fryer How to make Asian Food

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is lower in calories and easier to find.

various meats

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar offers acidity with fewer calories.

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while regular rice is more accessible.

Prepare the marinade by mixing lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes in a bowl.

Add minced garlic, shallots, lemongrass, and galangal to the marinade.

Mix well until sugar dissolves and set aside.

Cut the meat into thin slices or cubes and place in a large bowl.

Pour the marinade over the meat and toss to coat evenly.

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.

Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve with fresh herbs, sticky rice, and additional lime wedges.

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