VIETNAMESE BEEF GRILLED IN GRAPE LEAVES: BO LA LOT
Because la lot leaves are very hard to find in the West, this recipe is usually made using grape leaves, which make an excellent substitute. Grape leaves are widely available in supermarkets and middle-eastern specialty shops. This dish is often part of the "Beef Seven Ways" ritual in Vietnamese cooking.
Provided by Corinne Trang
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix together the beef, shallot, garlic, lemongrass, sugar and fish sauce in a bowl.
- If using grape leaves, rinse, drain and pat them dry. Put about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center, slightly closer to the wider end. Fold the wide end over the filling, fold in the sides, and then roll up carefully, making sure the filling is completely and tightly enclosed. Repeat the process with the remaining leaves and beef mixture.
- Depending on length of skewers, slide 3 to 5 beef rolls crosswise onto each skewer. Grill over a barbecue (make sure flames have subsided and coals are red, with white ashes) or on a well-oiled grill pan over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with Nuoc Cham sauce for dipping.
- Whisk together the sugar, water, fish sauce, and lime or lemon juice in a bowl, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the garlic, chile, and shallot if using, and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
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Mehru Mehru
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of beef. The dish was still delicious!
Hassediqee
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover beef in my fridge, so this recipe is perfect for me.
bassey agabi
[email protected]I'm allergic to grapes, so I used cabbage leaves instead. The dish still turned out great!
John Sunday
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Ch ahmad sajjad Mahar
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected. I'll have to try it again.
BlackBeauty Williams
[email protected]I had some trouble finding grape leaves, but I eventually found them at an Asian grocery store.
mhiz spectacular
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili next time.
Smanga Cebolethu
[email protected]I made a few minor changes to the recipe and it still turned out great. I think this recipe is very versatile.
Rebecca J. Janis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shammy Nabira
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are amazing!
Mackenzie Anderson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of grape leaves, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice subtle flavor.
MD Robin hassain Shanto
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make but looks and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant.
FOI SAL
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Kwabena Ntiamoah
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the grape leaves added a unique and delicious touch.