Vietnamese-Inspired BBQ Potato Skewers
Daily Recipe: October 01, 2023
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.
Additional
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!