Description
Thai Basil Beef Rolls are a light, flavor-packed appetizer made with tender marinated beef, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for gatherings or a fresh, healthy lunch, these rolls are best served with a bold dipping sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
1 cup Thai basil leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup cilantro leaves
8 large lettuce leaves
1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles (optional)
12 rice paper wrappers
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Add fish sauce if using.
2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Let it rest slightly before rolling.
3. Prepare your herbs, lettuce, and noodles. Set up a rolling station with all ingredients ready.
4. Dip one rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10 seconds until pliable. Place it on a damp towel or silicone mat.
5. Add lettuce, herbs, noodles, and beef to the lower third of the wrapper. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito.
6. Serve immediately with hoisin-peanut sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
Soften the rice paper just until pliable to prevent tearing—don’t oversoak.
Keep your hands and surface slightly damp to avoid sticking while rolling.
Store unassembled components separately for best texture if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling, Searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Thai basil, fresh spring rolls, beef rolls