Beef Grilled in Grape Leaves

Name: Beef Grilled in Grape Leaves
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ⁄ 2 lb. ground beef; 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 fresh hot red chile (Thai or serrano), thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 Tbsp. minced inner stalks lemongrass; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. Vietnamese fish sauce (nýớc mắm); 18 large grape leaves; Vegetable oil; Nýớc chấm

Serves
serves 6

This is one course in a "beef seven ways" dinner. It is traditionally made with the leaves of lốt, an herb common in Vietnam. Grape leaves are the best substitute.

Ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb. ground beef
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1 fresh hot red chile (Thai or serrano), thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp. minced inner stalks lemongrass
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. Vietnamese fish sauce (nýớc mắm)
18 large grape leaves
Vegetable oil
Nýớc chấm

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Instructions

Step 1

Mix together beef, shallots, chile, garlic, lemongrass, sugar, and fish sauce in a medium bowl. If using wood skewers, place skewers in a pan of water and soak for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile rinse grape leaves, pat dry, and trim into 3'' x 6'' rectangles. Place about 1 tbsp. beef mixture in the center of each leaf and roll into a tight cylinder.

Step 3

Preheat a gas grill or place a stove-top grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Secure rolls crosswise on skewers, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and grill, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with nýớc chấm.