Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with aromatic Thai basil, wrapped in rice paper for a fresh and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 8–10 rice paper wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, soy sauce, and fish sauce, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Soak rice paper wrappers in warm water until soft, then lay them flat on a clean surface.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture on the wrapper, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the rolls until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-soak the rice paper wrappers to prevent tearing.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- These rolls can be served with a sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Beef Rolls, Thai cuisine, beef rolls, appetizer, gluten free