Thai Basil Beef Rolls Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Thai Basil Beef Rolls! Tender marinated beef, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a burst of Thai flavors wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
For the Rolls:
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, whole
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Prepare the Beef: Marinate the beef strips in a mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and chili flakes for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Sear the marinated beef in vegetable oil until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Rolls: Soften rice paper wrappers in warm water, then fill with basil, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and cooked beef. Roll tightly to enclose the filling.
- Serve the Rolls: Arrange the rolls on a platter and serve with a dipping sauce of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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