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Fermented Beef Sausage (Nem Chua Bo)

Recipe by Bầu Trời Boston & Family

A traditional Vietnamese fermented beef sausage (Nem Chua Bo) made with fresh beef, rice paper, natural casings, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. The mixture is tightly packed, pressed, left at room temperature for 24 hours, then refrigerated for 7 days to develop its characteristic tangy, sweet‑savory flavor. Served sliced with fresh herbs, lime, and sliced garlic.

MediumVietnameseServes 8

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192h 55m
Prep
0m
Cook
23h 9m
Cleanup
216h 4m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$27.75
Per serving:$3.47

Critical Success Points

  • Ensuring the meat mixture is packed airtight in the bag.
  • Pressing the mixture firmly with a heavy object.
  • Maintaining proper room‑temperature (≈24 °C) for the first 24 hours.
  • Refrigerating for a full 7 days before consumption.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw beef with clean hands and utensils; avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Keep the mixture refrigerated after the initial 24‑hour period to prevent harmful bacterial growth.
  • Do not consume the sausage before the full 7‑day fermentation.

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