Betel Leaf Beef Rolls (Bo La Lot)
Vietnamese grilled beef wrapped in aromatic betel leaves—crispy, charred, and dipped in tangy fish sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, zero marinating required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 198
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 12 leaves fresh betel leaves
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole shallot, minced
- 2 tbsp lemongrass, minced
- 1 whole red chili, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, shallot, lemongrass, fish sauce, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide beef into 12 portions. Place one portion on the center of each betel leaf, then fold leaf over and roll tightly.
- 3
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high until it shimmers. Working in batches, sear rolls seam-side down until a deep crust forms, ~2 minutes per side.
- 4
Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, sliced chili, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to make dipping sauce.
- 5
Serve rolls hot with chili-lime dipping sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or grill pan
- small bowl
- whisk
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