Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Basil
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 400g beef sirloin, sliced thin
- • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp lemongrass, minced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blend basil, fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, garlic, sesame oil, and pepper.
2
Phase 2
Toss the beef in the marinade and rest for 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Thread the beef onto bamboo skewers, folding basil leaves between the slices.
4
Phase 4
Grill over high coals for 2-3 minutes per side.
5
Phase 5
Stir extra basil into nuoc cham for a basil-lime dipping sauce.
6
Phase 6
Garnish with fresh basil and serve.