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How to Make Bo La Lot | #WokWithUs S1E18

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Bo La Lot

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, Bo La Lot features beef wrapped in aromatic betel leaves, often enjoyed as a street food delicacy. This dish showcases the balance of flavors and textures that Vietnamese cuisine is known for, combining savory beef with fresh herbs. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, often found in Vietnamese restaurants worldwide.

VietnameseVNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
20 betel leaves
1 cup garlic, minced
1 cup shallots, minced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 oz rice noodles
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup mint leaves
1 cup cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons chili sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 20 minutes.

2

Finely chop garlic and shallots.

3

In a bowl, combine beef, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper.

4

Mix the beef mixture thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

5

Take a betel leaf, place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center, and fold the leaf around the filling.

6

Repeat until all beef mixture is wrapped in betel leaves.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

8

Add the wrapped beef to the pan and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

9

Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.

10

Drain the soaked rice noodles and place them on a serving platter.

11

Arrange the cooked beef on top of the noodles.

12

Garnish with cucumber slices, mint leaves, and cilantro.

13

Serve with lime wedges and chili sauce on the side.

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Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Bo La Lot
Local Name: Bò Lạc Lốt

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