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Meang Nem
Rinse the rice, soak in water for about 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Meang Nem take?
58 min all in โ 40 min prep, 8 min cook, 10 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Milk, Peanuts, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Wok, Mixing bowl, Mortar and pestle.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ 50 ml. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
50 ml of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. lime โ lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) โ soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.