Authentic Bo La Lot Recipe | Grilled Beef in Betel Leaves

Prepare the filling by mixing 380 g of ground beef with 70 g of finely chopped pork fat.

Add finely chopped garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, black pepper, and roasted peanuts to the beef mixture.

Chop about 10 betel leaves and mix them into the filling.

Season the mixture with 1/3 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of MSG, 1/2 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, a pinch of ground pepper, and 2 tbsp of cooking oil.

Mix everything thoroughly and let the filling marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Wash and pat dry the betel leaves, choosing young undamaged leaves of similar size.

Place the shiny dark green side of the leaf facing down, fold in the sides, and add a portion of the filling.

Roll the leaf tightly to secure the filling, placing the seam side down. Repeat until all filling is used, yielding about 12 to 13 rolls.

Preheat the air fryer and brush a thin layer of oil on the frying rack.

Place the rolls seam side down in the air fryer and lightly brush the tops with oil.

Set the air fryer to 180° C and cook for 12 minutes.

Flip the rolls and increase the temperature to 200° C, cooking for an additional 6 minutes.

Remove the rolls, which should be crispy on the outside and golden brown, and sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens