Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a fresh and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated beef with crisp vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal or as a colorful appetizer.
Ingredients
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Marinated Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Marinate the beef strips in a mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and red chili flakes. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Sear the marinated beef in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Rolls: Soften rice paper wrappers in warm water, then fill with basil, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and cooked beef. Roll tightly to enclose the fillings.
- Serve the Rolls: Arrange the rolls on a platter and serve with a dipping sauce of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Assembling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Thai, Basil, Beef Rolls, Rice Paper Wraps, Thai Cuisine, Appetizer, Gluten Free
