Description
A spectacular Northern Thai grilled pork sausage. Densely packed with an aromatic explosion of red curry paste, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.
Restaurants serving Sai Ua (Chiang Mai Sausage)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Minced pork
- Pork fat
- Red curry paste
- Lemongrass
- Kaffir lime leaves
Instructions
- Knead minced pork with red curry paste and copious minced herbs.
- Stuff in casings in a coil shape.
- Charcoal grill.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Store-bought Sai Ua recommended)
Pairing
Khao Niao (Sticky rice) / Cold beer
Trivia
[Difference] Isan sausage relies on 'fermented sticky rice sourness'; Northern Sai Ua relies on 'curry paste and fresh herb explosion'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Sliced diagonally; snacked on with sticky rice or raw cabbage. One of Thailand's greatest beer companions.
Allergen
Pork, Shrimp (in paste)