Bò lá lốt – Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf
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Bò lá lốt - Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf
By Helen Le Published: November 27, 2012
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients
- 500 g beef minced/sliced
- 100 g pork minced speck
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken stock
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced shallot
- 3 tbsp minced lemongrass
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/ fish sauce
- 1 tsp five spice powder (optional)
- 3 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts (optional)
- bunch betel leaves (30-35 pcs)
- Fresh greens: lettuce, mint, perilla, cilantro etc.
- 500 g fluffy rice vermicelli
- Dipping sauce: anchovy fish sauce (mam nem) or light dipping fish sauce (nuoc cham)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, speck, pepper, salt, sugar, chicken stock, garlic, shallot, lemongrass, five spice powder and peanuts. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Detach betel leaves from the stems, rinse each leaf gently and individually and pat dry.
- To roll, place the leaf on a flat surface with the shiny darker side facing down and the stem pointing out. Place 1 tablespoon of meat near the tip of the leaf and shape nicely. Roll over and stop when you nearly reach the stem. Punch a tiny hole with a skewer/ toothpick in the middle of the roll. Then insert the stem into the hole to secure.
- You can insert a few beef rolls into the skewer and grill on charcoal or in the oven at 180°C/375°C for 15-20 mins. Remember to brush the rolls with cooking oil before and during the grilling so they won’t dry up.
- You can also fry them in a pan with some vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes each side on medium heat.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and scallion oil. Serve with rice vermicelli or wrap and roll with fresh herbs and rice paper. Anchovy dipping sauce is recommended.
Helen Le
Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!
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Since 2011, I've passionately shared my cooking videos on social media to help food lovers make mouthwatering authentic Vietnamese dishes at home. I've been featured in many prestigious magazines and TV shows, playing different roles like a character, guest, and even a cooking show host. I'm also a proud author of best-selling cookbooks that have made their way into kitchens all over the world. You can grab my cookbooks in English, Vietnamese, or Chinese from tons of online stores and bookshops worldwide. Let's cook up some tasty adventures together!