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Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe

Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
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Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer combining savory ground beef seasoned with garlic, shallots, and aromatic Thai basil wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served with fresh herbs and a tangy dipping sauce, these rolls offer a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and sour notes, making them an ideal light meal or party snack.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 minced Thai chili
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped

Roll Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 rice paper wrappers
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrots or cucumbers (optional)

Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup dipping sauce (soy-lime or chili-garlic blend)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef filling: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned thoroughly, breaking the meat apart with a spoon to ensure even cooking.
  3. Season the beef: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  4. Add lime and Thai basil: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped Thai basil leaves. Let the mixture cool slightly to avoid tearing the rice paper wrappers.
  5. Set up rolling station: Fill a shallow plate with warm water to soften the rice paper wrappers and arrange the cooked beef filling, fresh herbs, and veggies nearby.
  6. Soften the wrappers: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 5-10 seconds until pliable. Place it flat on a clean surface.
  7. Add fillings: Near the bottom edge of the softened wrapper, place some beef filling along with optional mint, cilantro, green onions, and julienned carrots or cucumbers.
  8. Roll the wrapper: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides snugly, then roll tightly towards the top edge, creating a neat roll.
  9. Repeat: Continue dipping the wrappers and assembling with the filling until all are made.
  10. Serve: Slice the rolls in half if desired, and serve immediately with your preferred soy-lime or chili-garlic dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use warm water to soften rice paper wrappers for easier rolling.
  • Allow the beef filling to cool slightly before rolling to prevent wrappers from tearing.
  • Customize rolls with fresh herbs and vegetables of your choice for added crunch and flavor.
  • Leftover rolls can be refrigerated and consumed within 1 day, but are best fresh.
  • For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of chili flakes or add fresh Thai chilies.

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