Name: Authentic Cuon Diep (Vietnamese Betel Leaf Rolls with Minced Beef)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Beef Filling:**; 400g minced beef (preferably with some fat); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped wood ear mushrooms (rehydrated); 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 egg yolk (optional, for binding); *For Wrapping:**; 20-25 fresh, medium-sized betel leaves (la lot); Toothpicks (soaked in water for 30 minutes); *For the Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm):**; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice (or rice vinegar); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bird's eye chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste); *For Garnish (Optional):**; Fresh mint leaves; Thai basil leaves

Cuon Diep 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese betel leaf rolls filled with minced beef, often served with dipping sauce.

rolls beef

Made with

Betel leaves minced beef dipping sauce

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