A little about this dish
Introducing a unique blend of Vietnamese tradition with the beloved BBQ, featuring potatoes as the star ingredient. The Vietnamese spice profile will give a special kick to the BBQ flavors, while the potato adds comforting fullness and an amazing crisp texture.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Large potato — 2 — cut into 2" chunks
- Large red bell pepper — 1 — cut into 2" squares
- Lemongrass stalk — 2 — finely chopped
- Garlic clove — 4 — minced
- Soy sauce — 3 tablespoons
- Lime — 2 — juiced
- Brown sugar — 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil — 2-3 tablespoons
- Salt — To taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🔥🍖🌡️Prepare your BBQ grill and preheat it to medium heat.
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Step 2 — 🥔💧⏲️Boil the potato chunks until just tender, about 5 mins. Then drain and let them cool.
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Step 3 — 🍋🌾🥣While potatoes are cooling, prepare the marinade. Mix together the finely chopped lemongrass, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and oil in a bowl.
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Step 4 — 🥔🌶️⏲️Toss the potato chunks and red pepper squares in the marinade. Let them sit for 15-20 mins.
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Step 5 — 🥢🌶️🥔Thread the marinated potatoes and peppers alternately onto the skewers.
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Step 6 — 🔥🍢⏲️Grill the skewers for about 15 mins, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are fully cooked and have char marks.
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Step 7 — 🍽️🍋😋Serve the skewers immediately with fresh lime wedges.
A final fox tip
To embellish the skewers, feel free to add onions, mushrooms, or other seasonal veggies of your choice. You can replace the soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free alternative. Kids can have fun threading the vegetables onto the skewers. Vietnamese cuisine is all about balance, so aim for a blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in your marinade!