Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender beef with fresh basil and a variety of spices, all wrapped in rice paper for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8–10 rice paper wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves.
- 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 each wrapper and roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the rolls until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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 as an appetizer or a main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Beef Rolls, Thai recipe, beef rolls, appetizer