Pork on Lemon Grass Sticks Recipe

SALLY'S ASIAN RECIPES
This simple recipe makes a substantial snack, and the lemon grass sticks not only add a subtle flavor but also make a good talking point. Slimmer versions of these pork sticks are perfect for parties. The mixture will be enough for 12 lemon grass sticks if you use it sparingly.






Ingredients: (Serves 4)

300 g/11 oz minced (ground) pork
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 fresh cilantro (coriander) roots, finely chopped
2.5 ml/½ teaspoon granulated sugar
15 ml/1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and ground black pepper
8 x 10 cm/4 inches lengths of lemon grass stalk
Sweet chili sauce, to serve

Method:
Place the minced pork, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro root, sugar and soy sauce in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Divide into eight portions and mould each one into a ball. It may help to dampen your hands before shaping the mixture to prevent it from sticking.

Stick a length of lemon grass halfway into each ball, then press the meat mixture around the lemon grass to make a shape like a chicken leg.

Cook the pork sticks under a hot grill (broiler) for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Serve with the chili sauce for dipping.

[source from www.asianonlinerecipes.com]