Palauan Taman-Style Lemongrass Grilled Pork Skewers – Authentic Palau Recipe

Ingredients for Palauan Taman-Style Lemongrass Grilled Pork Skewers (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sliced pork shoulder, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups charred pineapple, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lemongrass
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Palau seasoning (soy sauce, garlic, calamansi juice)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together lemongrass, soy sauce, garlic, calamansi juice, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Palau marinade.
2. Coat sliced pork shoulder and charred pineapple thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear sliced pork shoulder and charred pineapple for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with steamed rice, and serve immediately.