Grilled Beef & Octopus with Betel Leaves
Vietnamese beef wrapped in peppery betel leaves and grilled alongside charred octopus. Served with a simple fish sauce dip for dipping.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb octopus, cleaned
- 12 leaves fresh betel leaves
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole Thai chili
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef with 1 tbsp fish sauce and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- 2
Divide beef into 12 small portions. Place each on a betel leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- 3
Heat grill to medium-high. Pat octopus dry and brush lightly with oil. Grill betel rolls and octopus 3-4 min per side until charred.
- 4
Stir remaining fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced chili in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
- 5
Serve grilled beef rolls and octopus hot with the fish sauce dip on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- small mixing bowl
- toothpicks
- small dipping bowl
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