Description
These Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a delightful combination of marinated flank steak, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables wrapped in soft rice paper. This recipe offers a refreshing and protein-packed dish perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Marinated Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate beef: Combine flank steak with fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and chili flakes. Allow to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook beef: Sauté marinated beef in vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until browned. Let it cool.
- Prepare rice paper: Soften rice paper in warm water and lay it on a flat surface.
- Assemble rolls: Fill the rice paper with herbs, vegetables, and cooked beef. Roll tightly and repeat with the remaining wrappers.
- Serve: Accompany with a dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Meat Alternatives: Flank steak can be swapped with sirloin, ribeye, or ground beef. Chicken, shrimp, or tofu are also great substitutes.
- Rice Paper Tips: Soak one wrapper at a time and work swiftly. Avoid over-soaking to prevent tearing.
- Herbs Matter: Thai basil provides a spicier, licorice-like flavor. Sweet basil or mint can be used as substitutes.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare fillings and beef in advance for quicker assembly.
- Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with a lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili dipping sauce or a peanut hoisin sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container with parchment paper between rolls. Best consumed within a day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
