Discover 3 ways to create aromatic Lemongrass Beef Rolls – Mytour

Lemongrass beef rolls boast an incredibly fragrant aroma. Each succulent bite of meat, combined with a hint of spicy chili sauce and crisp fresh herbs, creates an irresistible dish. Today, join Mytour in the kitchen and master this delectable recipe.

1. How to make grilled Lemongrass Beef Rolls

Prepare the ingredients

• Pork belly: 500g
• Seasonings: seasoning powder, pepper, chili paste, salt
• Fresh Lemongrass: 1 bunch

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Preparation Steps

Step 1: Making Lemongrass Pork Rolls

• Season the meat with salt, then rinse and pat dry. Cut into long, finger-sized pieces.
• Marinate the meat for about 20-30 minutes with seasoning powder, pepper, chili paste, salt. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a little white sugar. Avoid marinating with chopped onions or garlic as they can diminish the lemongrass aroma.
• Wash and dry the Lemongrass leaves. Be careful as they can be sharp.
• Wrap each piece of meat tightly with Lemongrass leaves.

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Step 2: Grilling the Meat

• Preheat the oven or air fryer.
• Place the meat in the pan (do not stack to ensure even cooking).
• Set the temperature to 160℃ and grill for 10 minutes, then check the browning and flip the meat.
• Continue grilling for another 5~10 minutes until done.
• Finally, transfer the meat to a plate, remove the Lemongrass leaves with scissors, and enjoy.

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2. How to make Lemongrass-wrapped fried meat

Prepare the ingredients

• Minced pork: 300g
• Dried shallots: 2 bulbs
• Garlic: 1 bulb
• Lemongrass: 8-10 stalks
• Pepper, sugar, fish sauce, cooking oil, cornstarch

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Processing steps

Step 1: Preparing and marinating the meat

• Prepare Lemongrass by removing the root and old leaves, then wash and cut into long segments. Lightly crush the Lemongrass with a knife to release more fragrance when frying.
• Peel the shallots and garlic. Grind the shallots, garlic, and 2 Lemongrass stalks for marination.
• Put the minced meat in a bowl, mix well with shallots, garlic, Lemongrass, salt, pepper, fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Knead the mixture with your hands until it becomes elastic. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to marinate.

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Step 2: Making Lemongrass meat rolls

• Divide the marinated meat into equal portions
• Place one portion of meat on the palm of your hand, spread it thinly, then place a Lemongrass stalk in the center and wrap it tightly. Repeat until all the meat and Lemongrass are used.

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• Heat oil in a pan, fry the Lemongrass-wrapped meat until golden brown on both sides
• Enjoy the fried Lemongrass meat rolls with hot rice, noodles, or dip with chili sauce and sweet and sour fish sauce, all delicious.

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3. How to make steamed Lemongrass meat rolls

Prepare the ingredients

• Ground pork: 300g
• 8 Lemongrass stalks
• Dried shiitake mushrooms
• Scallions
• Finely chopped chili peppers
• Cooking oil, seasoning powder, rice flour
• Crushed roasted peanuts
• Various fresh herbs

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Processing steps

Step 1: Marinating the meat

• Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in water until soft, then chop them finely.
• Cut the Lemongrass stalks into long segments and lightly crush the stems.
• Finely chop the root and leaves of the scallions.
• Mix the minced pork with the chopped shiitake mushrooms, chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Mix well and marinate the meat for about 20 minutes, then divide it into 8 equal portions.

Step 2: Making steamed Lemongrass-wrapped meat

Take a portion of minced meat in hand, place a lemongrass stalk in the middle and wrap it up, then arrange it on a plate.

Here are some tips for making lemongrass pork rolls:

Prepare some tapioca starch, roll the lemongrass stalk in the starch before wrapping with the meat to enhance adhesion and ensure a firm grip onto the lemongrass stalk.

Choose ground pork with both lean meat and fat to prevent dryness when grilling/frying.

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