World Flavors Cookbook

Bò Nướng Lá Lốt

Fragrant beef rolls wrapped in lá lốt (betel leaves) and grilled — one of Vietnam's most aromatic and beloved dishes.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

• 400g ground beef
• 30 lá lốt (betel pepper) leaves
• 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Ground pepper
• Herbs, pickled vegetables, nuoc cham to serve

Instructions

1. Mix beef with lemongrass, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and pepper.
2. Place a teaspoon of beef mixture on the underside of each leaf.
3. Roll tightly into a small parcel.
4. Grill or pan-fry over high heat 2-3 minutes per side until charred.
5. Serve with herbs, vermicelli, pickles, and nuoc cham.