
Bo La Lot
Bo La Lot is a popular Vietnamese dish made with seasoned ground beef wrapped in betel leaves and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- Dipping sauce (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Lemongrass (1 stalk, minced)
- Shallots (2, minced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Betel leaves (12 leaves)
- Ground beef (1 pound)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, minced shallots, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Take a betel leaf and place a spoonful of the ground beef mixture in the center. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Repeat the process with the remaining betel leaves and ground beef mixture.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the rolls with vegetable oil.
- Grill the rolls for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve the Bo La Lot rolls with dipping sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 5g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 1g