Description
Delightful Thai Basil Beef Rolls filled with savory beef, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 450 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves, chopped
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 0.5 cup shredded carrot
- 0.5 cup cucumber, julienned
- 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves
- Lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet or wok.
- Add minced garlic and finely chopped chili; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate the ground beef. Cook for 5–7 minutes, ensuring it browns nicely.
- Once browned, stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and ground white pepper; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes for melded flavors.
- Stir in the chopped Thai basil, remove from heat, and let the mixture cool.
- Prepare a large bowl of warm water. Set up your damp rolling surface nearby.
- Dip the rice paper wrapper in the warm water for 5-8 seconds until pliable. Lay it flat on your surface.
- Layer a few basil or mint leaves, a spoonful of the beef mixture, some shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, and chopped green onions in the center.
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Slice the rolls in half for presentation.
- Enjoy as they are or with a dipping sauce.
Notes
Use high-quality rice paper wrappers for better results. Customize your filling with shrimp or tofu for variation.