1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp shallots (minced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tbsp lemongrass (finely minced)
½ tbsp sugar
1 tbsp curry powder or five spice powder
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp white roasted pepper salt
1 bundle of La Lot leaves
¼ crushed roasted peanuts
1 pack of skewers
In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, sugar, curry powder, fish sauce,black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside
Detach leaves from stems, rinse, and individually pat dry.
Make the rolls, put the leaf on a flat work surface matte side up. Place 1 tbsp of meat half an inch below the pointy tip and shape nicely.
Roll over top and continue rolling until you reach near the stem. Poke a small hole with a toothpick and close with the short stem of the leaf. Insert beef roll into the skewer and repeat until finished.
Grill over a medium low charcoal fire frequently turning the skewers to prevent burning or broil the Bo La Lot in the oven (3rd rack) for 6-8 minutes turning them every 2 minutes.
Plate and serve with crushed peanuts and a dipping sauce
