Lao style Tortilla Kebab Skewers
Introduction to Lao style Tortilla Kebab Skewers
Tortilla kebab skewers are a viral TikTok trend, with creators making endless variations. I decided to give it a Lao twist, inspired by the flavors of Lao sausage. Each layer is filled with a seasoned meat mixture packed with aromatics. The tortillas don’t just hold it together since they add a chewy bite and flaky texture in every layer.
This recipe is also a great shortcut if you want the taste of Lao sausage but don’t have the time or hog casing to make it traditionally. For the full Lao sausage recipe, you can find it here.
Ingredients Needed for Lao style Tortilla Kebab Skewers
ground pork: it can be substituted with other proteins as well
shallots: aromatic for the mixture
lemongrass: make sure its minced finely
green onion: aromatic for the mixture
cilantro: aromatic for the mixture
galangal: make sure its minced finely
garlic: aromatic for the mixture
makrut lime leaves: make sure its minced finely
bird’s eye chili pepper: make sure its mince finely
oyster sauce: seasoning for the meat
fish sauce: seasoning for the meat
padaek: seasoning for the meat
salt: seasoning for the meat
sugar: seasoning for the meat
black pepper: seasoning for the meat
tortillas: make sure the tortilla is large about 13 inch diameter
More Lao Recipes
Lao style Tortilla Kebab Skewers
The viral tortilla kebab skewer trend gets a Lao twist with this recipe. The filling is inspired by Lao sausage, making these skewers incredibly aromatic. The tortillas soak up all the flavors while adding a chewy bite with a lightly flaky texture. They’re best enjoyed with Lao tomato dip and sticky rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with the shallots, lemongrass, green onion, cilantro, galangal, garlic, lime leaves, peppers, oyster sauce, fish sauce, padaek, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with gloved hands, then cover and refrigerate.
- Stack the tortillas, then cut them into 10-inch squares. Divide the pork mixture into 5 equal portions (about 5.8 ounces each). Take one tortilla square and spread one portion of the pork mixture evenly across the surface in a thin layer. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and stack them on top of each other.
- Cut the layered stack into 5 equal strips. Turn the strips on their sides and press them together so they stick. Insert skewers evenly through the layers from bottom to top, cut the strips evenly making 6 skewers in total.
- Place the skewers on a pre-oiled grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side (20 minutes total), until the tortillas are crispy and the meat is fully cooked.
- Serve hot with sticky rice and jeow mak len.
Sabaidee, I’m Saeng!
I’m a personal chef who specializes in Lao food. Here at Saeng’s Kitchen, you’ll find all your favorite traditional Lao foods and also some new twists to Lao style dishes.