Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil and lime juice. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 15-20 seconds until pliable. Lay it flat. On the bottom third, layer a lettuce leaf, a small amount of noodles, carrots, cucumber, and about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef filling.
- Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, fold in the sides, and then roll tightly to the top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve the Thai Basil Beef Rolls immediately with the chili-lime dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Notes
Don't oversoak the rice paper; a brief dip is all that's needed.
Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin assembling for a smooth process.
The rolls are best served fresh as the rice paper can dry out upon storing.
Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin assembling for a smooth process.
The rolls are best served fresh as the rice paper can dry out upon storing.
