Beef Rice Paper Rolls with Tahini and Lemon White Balsamic Sauce

Beef Rice Paper Rolls with Tahini and Lemon White Balsamic Sauce

Serves: 10 rolls
Prep Time: 30–35 minutes
Cook Time: 5–10 minutes

Ingredients

For the rolls 

  • 10 rice paper sheets  
  • 400 g (14 oz) ground beef  
  • 1 garlic clove, minced  
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh ginger, minced  
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce  
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) dark soy sauce  
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into sticks  
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into sticks  
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into sticks  
  • 1 carrot, cut into sticks  
  • Fresh mint leaves  
  • Fresh cilantro  
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish  
  • Chili peppers, sliced (to taste), for garnish  
  • La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil  

Tahini Sauce 

Steps

  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces.
  3. Once fully cooked, add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauces. Stir well and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Dip one rice paper sheet in the water to soften it, then place it on a clean work surface.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of beef, a few mint leaves, and vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumbers, and peppers) in the center. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
  6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
  8. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili peppers, if desired.
  9. Sprinkle the rolls with sesame seeds, cilantro, and chili peppers. Serve with the tahini sauce.