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Thai Basil Beef Rolls

Irresistible Thai Basil Beef Rolls You Can Whip Up Today

Discover the delightful Thai Basil Beef Rolls, a fresh and flavorful appetizer that brings the taste of Bangkok to your home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup Thai basil fresh
  • 2 units chili peppers adjust for spice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
For the Wrapper
  • 8 sheets rice paper softened
For Extra Crunch
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables e.g., carrots, cucumbers

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow Dish
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the beef into strips or use ground beef, wash fresh Thai basil, and chop chosen vegetables into julienne pieces.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned. Stir in soy sauce and chili peppers; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Soften rice paper by dipping in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable. Lay flat for filling.
  4. Place beef filling and vegetables at the bottom third of the rice paper. Add basil leaves, fold sides, and roll tightly.
  5. Transfer rolls to a platter, serve fresh, and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Best served fresh for maximum crunch.

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