Nem Nuong Tortilla Skewers
Nem Nuong Tortilla Skewers
Ingredients
For the Nem Nuong Skewers
- 1 pound nem nuong mix, finely ground, pre-seasoned pork mixture
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Vietnamese mint, fresh, finely chopped
- 12 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the nem nuong mix, finely diced yellow onion, and chopped Vietnamese mint. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined and the mixture is uniform. This ensures the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay a stack of flour tortillas on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, trim the tortillas into uniform square or rectangular shapes. This will help create neat layers for the skewers.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
To assemble the "tortilla cake," place one trimmed tortilla square on a clean surface. Spread an even, thin layer of the nem nuong mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, extending to the edges. Place another tortilla square directly on top of the meat layer. Repeat this layering process with alternating layers of nem nuong mixture and tortillas until you have a stack of 6-8 layers, ending with a tortilla on top. Gently press down on the stack to compact it slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Carefully slice the layered "tortilla cake" lengthwise into several long, narrow strips, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. You should get about 4-6 strips from one cake, depending on the size of your tortillas.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Take the soaked wooden skewers. For each strip, gently insert a skewer horizontally through all the layers of meat and tortilla. For stability, you may want to use two skewers per strip, spaced evenly apart. Ensure the skewers pass through all layers to hold the strip together during cooking.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Alternatively, you can preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat or an air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Grill the nem nuong tortilla skewers for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the nem nuong is cooked through, caramelized, and the tortillas are slightly crispy and charred. If pan-frying, cook for 4-6 minutes per side. If air frying, cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the nem nuong should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for a minute before serving. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as nuoc cham or a sweet chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nem Nuong Tortilla Skewers
Ingredients
For the Nem Nuong Skewers
- 1 pound nem nuong mix, finely ground, pre-seasoned pork mixture
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Vietnamese mint, fresh, finely chopped
- 12 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the nem nuong mix, finely diced yellow onion, and chopped Vietnamese mint. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined and the mixture is uniform. This ensures the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay a stack of flour tortillas on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, trim the tortillas into uniform square or rectangular shapes. This will help create neat layers for the skewers.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
To assemble the "tortilla cake," place one trimmed tortilla square on a clean surface. Spread an even, thin layer of the nem nuong mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, extending to the edges. Place another tortilla square directly on top of the meat layer. Repeat this layering process with alternating layers of nem nuong mixture and tortillas until you have a stack of 6-8 layers, ending with a tortilla on top. Gently press down on the stack to compact it slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Carefully slice the layered "tortilla cake" lengthwise into several long, narrow strips, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. You should get about 4-6 strips from one cake, depending on the size of your tortillas.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Take the soaked wooden skewers. For each strip, gently insert a skewer horizontally through all the layers of meat and tortilla. For stability, you may want to use two skewers per strip, spaced evenly apart. Ensure the skewers pass through all layers to hold the strip together during cooking.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Alternatively, you can preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat or an air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Grill the nem nuong tortilla skewers for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the nem nuong is cooked through, caramelized, and the tortillas are slightly crispy and charred. If pan-frying, cook for 4-6 minutes per side. If air frying, cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the nem nuong should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for a minute before serving. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as nuoc cham or a sweet chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min