Sai Oua (Isaan Sausage)

Sai Oua (Isaan Sausage)

Aromatic northern Thai sausage with herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served with sticky rice and fresh vegetables.

⏱ 30 minServes 4Thai (Isaan)

Ingredients

  • 500g ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour

Directions

  1. 1Mix ground pork with fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic, cilantro, ginger, curry paste, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2Add rice flour and mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.
  3. 3Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a long patty or sausage link.
  4. 4Heat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  5. 5Grill the sausages for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. 6Transfer to a serving plate and let rest for 2 minutes.
  7. 7Serve hot with sticky rice, fresh vegetables (cucumber, tomato, cabbage), and dipping sauce made from lime juice, fish sauce, and chili.

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