Bò Lá Lốt (Beef in Betel Leaf)
Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves, a flavorful and aromatic snack.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g Ground beef
- 24 leaves Betel leaves
- 2 tbsp Lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Shallots, minced
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce substitute: Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the about 450 g ground beef, 2 tbsp finely minced lemongrass, 2 minced cloves garlic, 2 minced tbsp shallots, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until it is evenly combined.
- 2Take one of the 24 betel leaves and place about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center. Fold the sides of the betel leaf over the beef mixture to create a small, neat package. If the package is not staying closed, you can secure it with a toothpick. Repeat this process with the remaining betel leaves and beef mixture.
- 3Place an approximately 30 cm skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan and let it heat up until it shimmers, which should take about 1 minute.
- 4Carefully place the betel leaf-wrapped beef packages into the hot skillet or grill pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. The beef should be fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 72°C, and the betel leaves should look slightly charred and wilted.
- 5Remove the cooked beef packages from the skillet or grill pan and place them on a plate. Let them rest for 1 minute before serving.
Substitutions
Fish sauce → Soy sauce(avoids Shellfish)
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